Elmbridge Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Elmbridge’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 40.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This positions Elmbridge as one of the safer local authority districts in the country, a trend consistent with its historical performance. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.2%) and public order offences (11.0%). These figures align with the area’s character as a mix of suburban and semi-rural communities, where community cohesion and policing presence may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Seasonal factors in July—such as the peak of summer holidays, festivals, and outdoor events—could influence patterns, though the data shows no sharp spikes in crime. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Elmbridge is 44% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the district’s lower population density and reduced nightlife activity compared to major urban centres. Meanwhile, the crime mix highlights a focus on interpersonal disputes and disorder rather than property-related offences, which constituted 39.1% of all incidents (255 out of 702). This balance suggests that local challenges revolve more around social dynamics than economic factors, a trend that may persist through the summer months.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with vehicle crime rising by 26.7% (45 to 57 incidents), potentially linked to increased summer travel and festival-related traffic. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 28.8% (52 to 37), a decline that may reflect heightened police presence in retail areas during peak tourist season. Theft from the person increased by 50.0% (2 to 3), a small but concerning uptick that could indicate opportunistic crimes during crowded events. The crime mix also reveals a striking divergence from the UK average: bicycle theft in Elmbridge was 11% higher than the national rate, a figure that may correlate with the district’s cycling infrastructure and summer commuting patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average (45% deficit), reinforcing the area’s reputation for community stability. Residents may find the daily crime count of 23 incidents per day a useful benchmark for understanding local risk levels, though this figure remains well within the UK’s broader context of higher urban crime rates.

Elmbridge’s crime rate in July 2024 (5.0 per 1,000) marked a 5.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but sustained trend of reduced criminal activity. This monthly decrease, combined with the district’s long-term position below the UK average, underscores its relative safety compared to other regions. On a daily basis, Elmbridge experienced approximately 23 crimes per day in July, a figure that, while non-trivial, pales in comparison to the higher daily rates observed in major cities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of criminal activity within the district’s population of 141,926. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, Elmbridge’s crime profile appears markedly less intense than the UK average, with violent crimes and property offences both underrepresented. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like burglary and robbery, where Elmbridge’s rates are 68% and 100% below the UK average respectively. These figures suggest that the district’s demographic and geographic characteristics—such as its mix of residential areas and limited high-density zones—may inherently reduce exposure to certain types of crime, offering residents a safer environment relative to more urbanised counterparts.