Esher Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Esher's crime rate for January 2025 was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.5% below the UK average of 7.1. This marked underperformance relative to national figures is consistent with the area's status as a built-up suburb within Elmbridge, where lower population density and community-oriented policing may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.0% of all incidents — a figure that, while significant locally, remained 48% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 13.3% of total crimes.4 per 1,000 was 59% below the UK average. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall — likely contributed to the overall low crime rate, particularly for outdoor-oriented offences. However, the data also reveals a notable anomaly: 'other crime' saw a 100% increase from zero to three incidents, suggesting the need for further analysis of this category. This spike occurred despite a 33.3% monthly decline in overall crime, highlighting the combination of specific incident types and broader trends. The relatively low levels of property crime, with vehicle crime and burglary both below the UK average, further reinforce the area's safety profile, though the unexpected rise in 'other crime' underscores the importance of monitoring emerging patterns. These findings, when viewed through the lens of Esher's suburban character, suggest a combination of local factors — including strong community engagement and limited commercial activity — that may help explain the area's consistently low crime rates compared to national benchmarks.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was the 100% increase in 'other crime' — a category that rose from zero to three incidents. This unexpected surge contrasts with the 85.7% drop in public order offences, which fell from seven to one, likely reflecting reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the post-holiday period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 40.0% of all crimes.3 per 1,000 was 48% below the UK average of 2.5. Meanwhile, burglary saw a 75.0% decrease from four to one incident, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as shorter days limiting outdoor activity. The data also reveals that Esher's anti-social behaviour rate of 0.4 per 1,000 was 59% below the UK average of 1.0, suggesting a strong community response to minor disturbances. These variations highlight the need to interpret trends within the context of both local demographics and the area's built-up character.

Esher's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 33.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.9. This reduction aligns with typical post-holiday patterns, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 9,243, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 308 residents over the course of the month. Such a low monthly exposure rate is consistent with Esher's position as a low-crime area compared to the UK average, though it remains important to monitor fluctuations in specific categories like 'other crime,' which saw a 100% increase from the previous month. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the rarity of incidents in this community, offering reassurance to residents while emphasizing the need for continued vigilance in addressing emerging trends.