Elmbridge Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a continuation of Elmbridge’s trend toward lower crime rates, with an overall rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—36.6% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure reflects a sustained period of safety, though the area’s crime profile remains shaped by its suburban and rural character, where retail centres and public spaces drive specific offence types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.5% of all crimes, a rate 35% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and early summer tourism, likely influenced patterns such as the 15.6% rise in shoplifting, which may correlate with increased foot traffic in retail areas. Despite these fluctuations, the absence of major spikes in violent crime or property theft reinforces Elmbridge’s position as a relatively safe local authority. The data also shows that categories like burglary and vehicle crime remain well below national averages, consistent with the area’s lower population density and possibly stronger community policing efforts. While the month-on-month decrease of 5.8% suggests a stabilising trend, the interplay of seasonal factors and local demographics will require ongoing monitoring to understand long-term shifts.

June 2024 saw a notable 20.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 122 to 147 incidents. This shift may reflect the return of more people to public spaces as summer began. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 15.6% (45 to 52), suggesting heightened retail activity during the month. Conversely, theft from the person fell sharply by 66.7% (6 to 2), potentially linked to increased police presence or community awareness initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.5% of all crimes, but this rate was 35% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The stark contrast in burglary rates—0.2 per 1,000 in Elmbridge versus 0.3 per 1,000 nationally—illustrates the area’s generally lower risk profile for property crime.

Elmbridge's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 5.8% decrease from 5.5 per 1,000 in May. This marks the second consecutive month of decline, aligning with seasonal patterns typical of summer months when outdoor activity increases but crime rates often dip. On a daily basis, Elmbridge recorded approximately 25 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-192 residents provides a tangible sense of how frequently crime impacts individual households. This rate remains well below the UK average, with Elmbridge’s overall crime rate 36.6% lower than the national figure. The drop in violent crime and property crime categories further reinforces the area’s relative safety, though fluctuations in specific offence types—such as the 20.5% rise in anti-social behaviour—suggest the need for targeted local analysis.