Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of effective local policing and the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up area within Elmbridge, where community engagement and limited commercial activity contribute to lower crime rates. The top three crime categories were violence and sexual offences (31 incidents, 33.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (21 incidents, 22.6% of total), and criminal damage and arson (12 incidents, 12.9% of total). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of early summer, when increased social interactions in public spaces may contribute to higher reports of violence and anti-social behaviour, while the quieter summer months may reduce opportunities for property crimes. The area’s proximity to natural landscapes and limited nightlife infrastructure likely suppresses certain types of crime, such as theft from the person or vehicle-related offences, which are more common in urban centres. However, the slight increase in criminal damage and arson (21% above UK average) suggests localized issues that may require targeted interventions. The overall crime rate remains significantly lower than national averages, indicating that Cobham’s crime profile is shaped by its demographic stability and lower population density compared to major urban areas.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2025 was a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from zero to five incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in local drug dynamics that warrants monitoring. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences surged by 19.2%, from 26 to 31 incidents, marking the largest single-category increase of the month. This rise may be linked to the start of the summer season, when increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to higher incidents of violence. In contrast, shoplifting fell by 50%, dropping from six to three incidents—a decline consistent with the area’s limited retail density compared to high-street locations. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 20%, from 10 to eight incidents, reflecting the quieter early summer period. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) is 41% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) is 23% below. These figures suggest that Cobham’s community-focused policing and lower population density may be effective in mitigating certain types of crime. However, the 21% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average indicates a need for further investigation into localized factors driving this category.

Cobham’s crime rate in June 2025 was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a decrease of 8.7% compared to May’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the typical seasonal pattern of reduced crime during the summer months, when increased daylight and community activities may deter criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day in June, a figure that is relatively low for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 200 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average and reflects the area’s demographic stability. With a population of 18,564 residents, Cobham’s crime profile demonstrates that even small fluctuations in individual categories can have meaningful impacts on local safety perceptions. The 8.7% decrease from May to June is consistent with historical trends in similar low-density built-up areas, where crime rates often exhibit seasonal variation rather than sustained upward or downward trends. Residents may find it useful to note that the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-200 is among the lowest in the UK, suggesting that the area’s infrastructure and community cohesion contribute to its overall safety.