Esher Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Esher's crime profile in April 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by local characteristics and seasonal factors. With a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—20.8% below the UK average of 7.7—the area demonstrates a safer-than-average environment. The most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences (19 incidents, 33.9% of total), occurs at a rate of 2.1 per 1,000, 18% below the UK average. This suggests a lower incidence of serious crimes compared to national trends, possibly reflecting Esher's status as a commuter-oriented built-up area within Elmbridge, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (13 incidents, 23.2% of total) surges to 1.4 per 1,000, 198% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000—a stark anomaly likely tied to local infrastructure, such as high-traffic residential roads or proximity to major transport routes. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 43% below the UK average, indicating effective community management or lower levels of disorder in public spaces. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and spring weather—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to both vehicle crime and public order offences. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (+300% from 1 to 4 incidents) remains unexplained by the data, requiring further local insight. Esher's crime mix thus reflects a combination of factors: lower violent crime due to its commuter-oriented nature, elevated vehicle crime linked to local transport dynamics, and seasonal fluctuations that highlight the need for ongoing analysis.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+300%), vehicle crime (+116.7%), and public order offences (+100%), indicating a significant shift in the crime profile. These spikes contrast with decreases in other theft (-50%), violence and sexual offences (-17.4%), and anti-social behaviour (-14.3%), suggesting seasonal or localized factors at play. Vehicle crime, at 1.4 per 1,000, was 198% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a stark divergence that may reflect local infrastructure or traffic patterns. The drop in violence and sexual offences, now at 2.1 per 1,000 (18% below the UK average of 2.6), contrasts with the surge in property-related crimes, illustrating a combination of different crime types. For residents, the 116.7% rise in vehicle crime is a clear indicator requiring attention, particularly in areas with high vehicle density.

Esher's crime rate in April 2024 rose 12.0% from 5.4 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents compared to March, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the manageable scale of crime in this built-up area. When viewed against the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Esher's rate remains 20.8% lower, suggesting a safer environment despite the recent increase. This population-scaled perspective is critical for residents assessing risk: with 9,243 residents, the area's crime profile is both distinct and contextually grounded in its local dynamics.