Elmbridge Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Elmbridge, 4.8 crimes were reported in March 2025 — a figure 38.5% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for roughly every 208 residents, a statistic that offers a tangible sense of risk for local residents. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (29.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.2%) and public order offences (11.0%). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and community disruptions feature prominently in the local crime profile. Seasonal context may help explain these patterns: as March marks the transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks changing, increased foot traffic in public spaces could contribute to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Elmbridge's rate is 49% below that benchmark. This suggests the area's social dynamics and community policing efforts may be playing a role in keeping such crimes lower than the national average. However, the relatively high proportion of public order offences — 0.5 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.6 — indicates that while overall crime is low, certain types of disorder remain a local concern. The data also shows that drug-related crimes, though lower than the UK average (0.3 vs 0.3 per 1,000), are rising sharply, a trend that may warrant closer attention given its potential link to other crime types.

March 2025 saw notable shifts in Elmbridge's crime profile. Drug-related offences surged by 109.1%, increasing from 22 to 46 cases — a jump that could reflect changing patterns in local drug use or enforcement priorities. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, doubling from 6 to 12 incidents, potentially linked to increased cycling during the milder spring weather. Theft from the person, though still low at 4 cases, doubled from 2 to 4, suggesting a need for vigilance in crowded areas. Conversely, robbery fell by 33.3% (3 to 2 cases), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 23.8% (261 to 199), a decline that may align with the seasonal transition to longer evenings, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The crime mix shows a shift towards property-related concerns: while violent crimes made up 29.2% of the total, property crimes (234) accounted for 34.3% of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes are typically less dominant. Elmbridge's rate for shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) is 56% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area's retail environment or effective local deterrents. However, the rise in drug-related crimes, which are 11% above the UK average, highlights a unique challenge in Elmbridge compared to other areas.

Elmbridge's crime rate in March 2025 rose 6.9% from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 22 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, offers a concrete sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 208 residents, a statistic that contextualises risk in terms of population size. This monthly exposure rate is 38.5% lower than the UK average, illustrating Elmbridge's relative safety compared to other parts of the country. The previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000 indicates a slight upward trend, though the overall picture remains one of low crime. The daily crime count, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a local benchmark for understanding crime frequency. For context, a resident in Elmbridge faces a 0.048% chance of being directly involved in a crime over the course of a month — a figure that, while not zero, is lower than the UK average. This suggests that the area's characteristics, whether through community engagement, policing strategies, or socioeconomic factors, contribute to its lower crime profile. However, the month-on-month increase in drug-related crimes and bicycle theft indicates that certain vulnerabilities may be emerging, requiring ongoing monitoring.