Esher Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Esher’s crime profile in September 2023 demonstrated a marked improvement in certain areas, with overall crime rates remaining 36.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000 residents. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.4% of all reported incidents, though this category remained 23% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 12.8% of crimes, a figure 48% lower than the national rate. These trends may be consistent with the area’s character as a commuter-oriented built-up area, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to reduced anti-social incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as the transition to autumn—marked by back-to-school activities and university freshers—may have influenced patterns of violent crime. Vehicle crime emerged as a concern, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 67% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s reliance on private vehicles for commuting and the increased risk associated with darker evenings. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates fell by 60% compared to August, due to heightened security measures in retail areas during the post-summer period. The data suggests a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and targeted crime prevention strategies, with Esher’s overall safety record continuing to outperform national benchmarks despite pockets of vulnerability.

September 2023 saw a 60% reduction in shoplifting, dropping from five incidents in August to two. This decline may partly reflect the start of the academic year, as increased foot traffic in retail areas could deter opportunistic theft. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 600% month-on-month, rising from one to seven incidents. This sharp increase aligns with the seasonal shift towards darker evenings, which may limit visibility in car parks and residential streets. Other notable changes included a 200% rise in 'other crime' and a 100% increase in possession of weapons, both of which point to a shift in crime dynamics. While Esher’s rate of violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) remained 23% below the UK average, vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000) was 67% higher than the national figure, suggesting a local vulnerability that warrants further attention.

Esher’s September 2023 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents marked an 8.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5, reflecting a slight but consistent trend in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 197 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in a community of 9,243 people. This monthly exposure figure, while low, highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance during transitional periods like September, when seasonal shifts may influence activity patterns. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises these numbers, showing that Esher’s crime profile remains markedly different from the UK average, where the same monthly exposure would equate to a significantly higher number of incidents. Such comparisons reinforce the area’s position as a safer-than-average neighbourhood, though the month-on-month fluctuations warrant attention to local factors that may drive specific crime types.