Elmbridge Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Elmbridge's crime profile in August 2024 reveals a distinct mix of offences that reflects both the area's demographics and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34% of all reported crimes, the highest proportion among all categories, a figure that is 41% below the UK average. This suggests a localised concentration of interpersonal crime that may be influenced by Elmbridge's character as a commuter town with a blend of residential and commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour (17.6%) and public order offences (9.2%) followed closely, both significantly below UK averages, indicating effective community policing or lower incident rates in public spaces. The seasonal context of August—as a peak holiday month—likely contributed to lower property crime rates, with shoplifting and burglary both well below national averages, potentially due to fewer empty homes and increased surveillance in tourist areas. However, the sharp rise in possession of weapons and robbery highlights emerging risks that may require closer attention. This balance of crime types underscores the need for targeted strategies to address violent incidents while maintaining the area's generally low crime levels.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+200%), theft from the person (+133.3%), and robbery (+66.7%), reflecting potential spikes in targeted incidents or heightened awareness. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.6%, and vehicle crime dropped by 22.8%, possibly linked to seasonal shifts in outdoor activity and reduced car usage during holidays. The balance of crime types reveals a higher proportion of violent offences (34% of total) compared to the UK average, which may be influenced by Elmbridge's mix of urban and semi-rural areas where interpersonal conflicts are more concentrated. Shoplifting remained 72% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Elmbridge's retail landscape, which may feature stronger surveillance and community policing efforts.

Elmbridge's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 4.7 per 1,000, a 4.4% decline from the previous month's 5.0 per 1,000. This monthly drop aligns with seasonal patterns, as August typically sees reduced foot traffic in non-tourist areas and fewer commercial activities. On a daily basis, 22 crimes were reported in August, translating to a local daily exposure of roughly 22 incidents per 31 days. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 212 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population of 141,926. While this monthly exposure remains low compared to national averages, the consistent presence of property-related offences—despite the overall decline—suggests ongoing vulnerabilities in residential and commercial security that may require targeted interventions.