Esher Crime Rate

Esher, within the Elmbridge borough, presents a crime rate of 59.6 incidents per 1,000 residents during the period from January 2025 to December 2025. This figure is notably lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. However, while the overall rate is favourable, understanding the specific types of crime and their distribution within Esher is vital. The period has seen a stable crime rate, a 2.4% year-on-year change, which indicates a consistent level of criminal activity over the data period.

Esher's crime statistics reveal a concerning prevalence of violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.8% of recorded incidents. These are followed by anti-social behaviour (15.4%) and public order offences (9.3%). Shoplifting represents a further 6.7% of crimes, while vehicle crime accounts for 6.5%. Overall property crime, encompassing burglary, theft, and criminal damage, stands at a rate of 18.7 per 1,000 residents. The variety of offences highlights the complex factors that contribute to crime in Esher, potentially including the area’s affluent nature which can attract opportunistic criminals, alongside the concentration of businesses and residents. Understanding these underlying factors is crucial for developing targeted preventative measures.

The crime rate in Esher has demonstrated a stable trend over the period from January 2025 to December 2025, showing a change of 2.4% year-on-year. Monthly data reveals fluctuations, with peaks observed in February, March, June, October, November and December. For instance, crime rates reached 6.2 per 1,000 residents in February, March, June, October, November and December, while a lower rate of 3.3 per 1,000 was recorded in January. This stability suggests a consistent level of criminal activity, although the monthly variations warrant ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions.

How To Keep Safe in Esher

Given the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, it's crucial to be aware of your surroundings, particularly when walking alone at night. Secondly, given the frequency of anti-social behaviour, report any suspicious activity to the authorities promptly. Thirdly, protect your vehicles by parking in well-lit areas and utilising security devices. Finally, consider joining local neighbourhood watch schemes to foster a sense of community and shared responsibility for safety.

Crime in Esher tends to follow a daily pattern. Burglary shows a slightly higher incidence in the morning and afternoon, while theft is more prevalent during typical commercial hours. Vehicle crime is noticeably higher overnight, particularly between 11pm and 6am, suggesting opportunistic theft. Evening hours, between 6pm and midnight, see a slightly elevated risk of public order offences, possibly linked to increased social activity and nightlife. Understanding these patterns can inform preventative measures and personal safety strategies.

Comparing Esher's crime rate with its neighbours, Hersham demonstrates a slightly lower rate at 51.1 per 1,000, while West Molesey sits at 47.9 per 1,000. Walton-on-Thames, however, experiences a considerably higher rate of 81.5 per 1,000, and Cobham, also within Elmbridge, reports a rate of 62.8 per 1,000. These comparisons highlight the variations in crime levels across the region and emphasise that while Esher is relatively safe, localised differences exist.

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