Elmbridge Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Elmbridge maintained a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 32.9% below the UK average of 7.6. This performance reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels, though the balance between property and violent crime reveals nuanced trends. Property crimes (275 incidents) slightly outpaced violent crimes (218), with the latter category remaining 42% below the UK average. This contrast may indicate a local environment where property-related offences are more prevalent, potentially influenced by factors such as the area’s retail presence or suburban layout. The breakdown of crime types highlights the dominance of violence and sexual offences (30.2% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.0%) and public order offences (11.7%). Seasonal context plays a role in shaping these patterns, with November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely contributing to increased public order incidents. The relatively low rate of violent crime, however, suggests a community with effective policing or social cohesion mechanisms that mitigate serious offences. This balance between property and violent crime may signal a mix of urban and suburban characteristics in Elmbridge, where commercial activity drives property crime while community-focused initiatives help reduce violent incidents. The overall rate, though stable, remains a point of interest for residents and policymakers alike, particularly as month-on-month changes reveal both concerning spikes and encouraging declines in specific categories.

November 2024 saw a striking surge in robbery, with incidents jumping from 2 to 9—a 350% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity that warrants attention. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 42.4% (59 to 84), a notable uptick that may reflect the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, declines were observed in drug-related crimes, which fell by 43.8% (32 to 18), and possession of weapons, down 44.4% (9 to 5). These decreases align with Elmbridge’s overall performance, which remains 32.9% below the UK average. Violent crime in the area is 42% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights the area’s lower prevalence of serious offences. Residents may find the 350% rise in robbery particularly concerning, as it contrasts sharply with the broader stability in other categories.

Elmbridge's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 2.6% compared to October, moving from 5.0 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase follows a broader trend of stability in the area’s crime profile. below the UK average. Daily crime figures show 24 reported incidents per day in November, a consistent pattern over recent months that reflects the area’s moderate crime levels. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 197 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This ratio, while low compared to national benchmarks, underscores the relative safety of Elmbridge. The population context—141,926 residents—further highlights that even small shifts in crime numbers can represent meaningful changes for individuals. The slight upward trend in November may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and the timing of events like Bonfire Night, which could influence patterns of public order and anti-social behaviour.