Elmbridge Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Elmbridge's crime profile in November 2023 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with property crimes accounting for 44.2% of all incidents compared to 27.7% for violent crimes. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 21.3% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect Elmbridge's character as a largely suburban district with a mix of urban centres and residential areas. Seasonal factors such as dark evenings and the timing of Black Friday shopping may have influenced crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences showing a 5.7% decrease from October. However, the dominance of property crimes suggests potential vulnerabilities linked to retail environments and vehicle crime, which was 60% above the UK average. The breakdown shows anti-social behaviour (13.4%) and vehicle crime (12.7%) as the next most common categories, with the latter's elevated rate connected to Elmbridge's commuter infrastructure and road networks. While the area's lower crime rate compared to the UK may indicate effective policing or community engagement, the significant variation in category-specific rates highlights the need for targeted strategies. The seasonal context of November, with its combination of festive events and reduced daylight, likely contributes to the mix of crime types observed, though the exact causal links remain to be explored through further analysis.

November saw a sharp 84.8% increase in burglary, rising from 33 to 61 incidents. This surge contrasts with a 25.8% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 31 to 23. The property crime category (372 incidents) significantly outpaced violent crime (233 incidents), a 58% difference that may reflect local dynamics such as seasonal retail activity. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 5.7%, yet remain 38% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Elmbridge was 60% higher than the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this category. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person, from 0 to 5 incidents, particularly concerning as it indicates a new risk factor in the area.

Elmbridge's crime rate in November 2023 rose 12.7% compared to October's 5.3 per 1,000, reaching 5.9 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 28 crimes reported daily across the 141,926 residents, a figure that may help residents contextualise local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the scale of incidents relative to population size. While this rate remains 21.3% below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests a potential shift in local patterns. The population context shows that Elmbridge's crime profile, though lower than the UK average, requires ongoing monitoring as seasonal factors like dark evenings and retail events may influence reporting trends.