Walton-on-Thames Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Walton-on-Thames, a commuter town within the Elmbridge borough, reported a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in December 2025 — 12.9% below the UK average of 7.0. This places the area among the safer built-up regions in the country. Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents, 34.1% of total) remain the most prevalent category, a figure 18% lower than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents, 16.5%) and shoplifting (20 incidents, 11.8%) follow, with the latter exceeding the UK average by 23%. These figures align with the seasonal context of December, when increased retail activity and reduced daylight hours may contribute to higher shoplifting rates and social tensions. The area's lower-than-average burglary and vehicle crime rates (64% and 19% below UK averages respectively) suggest effective community policing or environmental factors such as well-lit public spaces. However, drug-related incidents (11 cases, 48% above UK average) and anti-social behaviour highlight specific challenges. The month's festive atmosphere, with its associated social gatherings and late-night retail activity, may partially explain the elevated violence and anti-social behaviour rates, though the overall crime rate remains lower than national benchmarks. This contrast between local and national trends underscores the importance of localized factors in shaping crime profiles.

December 2025 saw significant month-on-month shifts in Walton-on-Thames' crime profile. Theft from the person surged by 100% (0 to 2 incidents), a spike potentially linked to the Christmas shopping season and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 55.6% (18 to 28 incidents), possibly reflecting the pressures of the holiday period and reduced community cohesion during seasonal disruptions. Conversely, other crime categories declined: other crime fell by 75% (8 to 2 incidents), and possession of weapons dropped by 66.7% (3 to 1 incident), suggesting successful interventions or seasonal lulls. The area's violence and sexual offences rate (2.1 per 1,000) remains 18% below the UK average, a trend consistent with its lower-than-average burglary and vehicle crime rates. However, drug-related crimes (0.4 per 1,000) are 48% above the UK average, indicating a localized issue requiring targeted strategies. Residents may find the 12.9% UK-wide comparison particularly relevant, as it highlights Walton-on-Thames' relative safety despite pockets of elevated risk in specific categories. These fluctuations underscore the combination of seasonal factors and local policing effectiveness.

Walton-on-Thames' crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 in December 2025 represents a 14.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.1, reflecting a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, aligns with the town's status as a commuter hub with a mix of residential and commercial zones. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many urban centres but comparable to other suburban areas. The population context reveals that Walton-on-Thames, with 28,094 residents, experiences crime at a rate that is 12.9% below the UK average, a difference that translates to roughly 100 fewer crimes annually than a similar-sized area with average UK rates. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like burglary (64% below UK average) and vehicle crime (19% below), which may reflect the town's lower population density and effective community engagement strategies. However, the 48% above-average rate for drug-related crimes highlights a localized challenge that could benefit from cross-regional collaboration. For residents, the combination of a declining overall rate and targeted reductions in violent crime offers a reassuring picture, though vigilance in areas with above-average drug-related incidents remains necessary.