Elmbridge Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Elmbridge's crime profile in December 2025 reveals a striking anomaly: drug-related offences.3 per 1,000 residents, rose 11% above the UK average. This contrasts sharply with other categories, where Elmbridge consistently outperforms national benchmarks. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, 32.9% below the UK average, reflects the area's generally safe environment. Violence and sexual offences (34.1% of total crimes) remain the most prevalent category, but at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, they are 38% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (14.1%) and other theft (9.1%) also show marked underperformance compared to national figures, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors. Seasonal patterns appear to influence crime dynamics, with December's dark evenings and festive shopping likely contributing to lower property crime rates. However, the sharp rise in drug offences may indicate unmet demand or shifts in illicit market activity. The area's low levels of public order offences (5.6%) and vehicle crime (6.5%) further reinforce its status as a relatively safe urban district, despite the drug-related outlier.

December 2025 saw a 50% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 24 to 36 cases. This marks a significant shift compared to the UK average, where drug crime remains stable. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 62.5%, from 8 to 3 incidents, suggesting a possible impact of recent policing initiatives or seasonal factors. The balance of crime types also shifted, with violent crimes (34.1% of total) slightly outpacing property crimes (42.1%), though both categories remained below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, dropped by 25% compared to the UK average, reflecting Elmbridge's generally low levels of disorder. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft (from 9 to 10 cases) particularly concerning, despite the category's overall low rate. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local and national crime dynamics.

Elmbridge's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 13.7% compared to November, dropping from 5.4 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, where festive periods and reduced daylight hours may deter certain types of crime. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported across the 31 days of December, a figure that reflects the area's overall safety profile. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 214 residents over the course of the month. The population context further underscores Elmbridge's position as a relatively low-crime area, with its rate 32.9% below the UK average. While this suggests a consistent trend of safety, the slight increase in drug-related offences compared to the UK average deserves closer attention, though can be inferred without additional data.