Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 18,564 residents, 97 crimes in January 2026 translate to 5.2 crimes per 1,000 people—23.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This rate reflects a safer-than-average profile for a built-up area within Elmbridge, a suburban borough in Surrey. The top three crime types were violence and sexual offences (33 cases, 34% of total), anti-social behaviour (13 cases, 13.4%), and criminal damage and arson (12 cases, 12.4%). These figures align with the post-holiday season, which typically sees reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, were 28% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area’s lower population density and strong community policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour, also below the UK average by 25%, may be linked to Elmbridge’s focus on proactive community engagement. Conversely, criminal damage and arson (46% above UK average) and vehicle crime (62% above UK average) highlight vulnerabilities in specific sectors, tied to local infrastructure or seasonal patterns. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, suggests targeted interventions may be needed for property-related offences.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+140%, from 5 to 12 cases) and vehicle crime (+83.3%, from 6 to 11 cases), both significantly above the UK average. These spikes contrast with steep declines in public order offences (-88.9%, from 9 to 1 case) and other crime (-66.7%, from 6 to 2 cases). The rise in criminal damage and arson may be linked to colder weather and increased use of outdoor spaces. Vehicle crime’s jump could reflect seasonal patterns, such as fewer pedestrians reducing natural surveillance in parking areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type (34% of total), but at 28% below the UK average, suggesting Cobham’s built-up area may have effective community-based prevention strategies. Meanwhile, shoplifting (6 cases, 47% below UK average) and other theft (5 cases, 35% below UK average) continued to be relatively rare, due to Elmbridge’s retail mix and proactive policing in commercial zones.

Cobham’s crime rate in January 2026 (5.2 per 1,000) marked a 16.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend. Translating this to daily life, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in January—a figure that, while non-zero, is lower than many similarly sized urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores Cobham’s relatively safe environment, though it should be contextualised within the area’s population size and local policing strategies. The drop in public order offences (from 9 to 1 case) may indicate successful interventions during the post-holiday period, while the increase in vehicle crime highlights the need for targeted measures in parking zones. Residents may find the 1-in-191 monthly exposure rate useful for understanding crime’s frequency in their daily lives, though this metric does not account for unreported incidents or variations in risk across different neighbourhoods.