Elmbridge Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Elmbridge's crime rate in February 2024 remained 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, with 4.7 crimes reported per 1,000 residents. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (224 incidents, 33.5% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (79 incidents) and public order offences (65 incidents). This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of February as a winter month, where low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull may partly explain the relative stability in overall crime rates. Violence and sexual offences, however, remain high compared to the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.5 per 1,000. The area's crime profile suggests a balance between property and violent crime, with property offences accounting for 39.2% of total crimes (262 incidents) and violent crimes making up 33.5%. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (43% below), remains a notable concern, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community gatherings. The winter season may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour due to indoor congregation and reduced daylight hours. Public order offences, which rose 32.7% compared to January, may reflect specific incidents tied to local events or enforcement patterns, though further data would be needed to confirm this. Overall, Elmbridge's crime picture in February illustrates a generally safer environment than the UK average, but residents should remain vigilant about violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which remain persistent issues.

February 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 9 to 15 incidents—a sharp upward trend that may signal heightened activity in local cycling areas or vulnerabilities in theft prevention measures. Concurrently, drug-related offences surged by 40%, with 21 incidents reported compared to 15 in January, suggesting potential shifts in local drug markets or increased police visibility in specific zones. Public order offences also climbed by 32.7%, from 49 to 65 incidents, marking one of the most significant month-on-month increases across all categories. This rise may be linked to the transition from winter to spring, with more outdoor activity leading to disputes or enforcement actions. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 31.7% (63 to 43 incidents), reflecting reduced traffic during colder months or improved security measures in parking areas. Possession of weapons dropped sharply by 77.8%, from 9 to 2 incidents, indicating either successful intervention efforts or a temporary decline in related activities. Elmbridge's violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) remains 36% below the UK average for this category, while burglary (0.4 per 1,000) is 33% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—a disparity that may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial properties. Residents should be particularly aware of the rising bicycle theft figures, as this category saw the most dramatic increase and may require targeted security measures.

Elmbridge's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable compared to January, with no significant change from the previous month's rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This consistency suggests that broader trends in crime prevention or community engagement efforts may be maintaining the area's relatively low crime levels. On a daily basis, Elmbridge recorded approximately 23 crimes per day in February—a figure that, while locally relevant, cannot be directly compared to national averages due to the absence of UK-wide daily crime data. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. When scaled to Elmbridge's population of 141,926, this equates to 668 total crimes, highlighting the area's overall safety compared to the national context. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Elmbridge remains a low-crime area, though specific categories like burglary and public order offences show variations relative to the UK. For instance, burglary in Elmbridge is 33% above the UK average, which may be influenced by the district's mix of urban and suburban environments, where both residential and commercial properties could present opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, violent crime and anti-social behaviour remain significantly below national levels, indicating that the area's community policing strategies or socioeconomic factors may contribute to these outcomes. Residents should consider these comparative metrics when assessing local safety, though the lack of daily UK comparisons means that the monthly exposure figure should be interpreted within the local context.