Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Cobham (Elmbridge) during May 2025 reveals a community where property-related incidents dominate, yet violent crime remains subdued. With a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—32.1% below the UK average—the area’s profile is shaped by a combination of low violent crime and elevated property-focused offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25.5% of all crimes, a figure 51% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s likely status as a low-density residential zone with limited nightlife. Anti-social behaviour (22.6% of crimes) and other theft (10.8%) followed closely, reflecting patterns common to suburban areas where informal social interactions and property vulnerabilities intersect. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor drinking—may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour. decline in violence and sexual offences suggests effective community policing or natural deterrents. Other thefts surged 450% compared to April, a spike that could indicate seasonal shifts in retail activity or unsecured property in new housing developments. This contrast between suppressed violence and heightened property crime underscores the area’s unique balance, where community cohesion may temper violent incidents but leave gaps in security for personal and commercial assets. The UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 further emphasizes Cobham’s relative safety, though the 13% above-average rate for other thefts highlights areas for targeted intervention.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 450% increase in other thefts, rising from 2 to 11 incidents—a spike that outpaced all other crime type changes. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in both bicycle theft and possession of weapons, contrasts sharply with the 23.5% decline in violence and sexual offences. The latter decrease may partly explain the area’s 32.1% below-average violent crime rate, a statistic that aligns with Cobham’s character as a relatively low-risk residential zone. However, the disproportionate rise in other thefts—13% above the UK average—raises questions about localized vulnerabilities, such as increased unsecured property in newly developed housing estates. Anti-social behaviour, though down 15% from the UK average, remained the second-most common crime type (22.6% of all incidents), a pattern consistent with the area’s seasonal rhythm of longer evenings and bank holidays. Residents may find the 13.2% monthly increase in overall crime rate concerning, though the absolute numbers remain low compared to national benchmarks.

Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, a 13.2% increase from 4.9 per 1,000 in April. This shift, though modest, places the area within a broader context of seasonal fluctuations. The daily crime count averaged 3 incidents per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of reported crimes in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure metric is particularly useful for residents assessing risk: it indicates that, on average, a resident had a 0.55% chance of being directly affected by a crime in May. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s resilience, with violent crime rates (25.5% of all crimes) remaining 51% below the UK average. This contrast with other thefts (13% above the UK average) suggests a combination of local factors, such as the presence of retail hubs that may drive property crime while community initiatives may suppress violent incidents.