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

Walton-on-Thames’ crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance places the area firmly within the lower end of the national spectrum for overall crime, reflecting a combination of local characteristics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category at 25.7% of total crimes, recorded a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 — 41% below the UK average. This discrepancy may be partly explained by the area’s suburban nature, where lower population density and strong community ties could deter such incidents. Vehicle crime, however, emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 — 224% above the UK average of 0.4. This stark contrast may be influenced by the start of summer, when increased car usage and temporary events in the area could create conditions conducive to such offences. Public order offences also rose above the UK average by 53%, linked to the influx of visitors during the summer months. The data suggests that while Walton-on-Thames’ overall crime profile remains stable, specific categories may reflect unique local dynamics, such as the area’s proximity to transport hubs or its role as a commuter town. These patterns highlight the importance of tailoring local crime prevention strategies to address both persistent and emerging threats.

June 2025 saw a sharp 240% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 10 to 34 incidents. This surge, though significant, remains below the UK average for vehicle crime, which stands at 0.4 per 1,000. The rise may be linked to the start of summer, when increased travel and outdoor events could heighten opportunities for such offences. Conversely, burglary fell by 75% compared to the previous month, dropping from four to one incident. This dramatic decline could reflect heightened community vigilance or the impact of targeted local initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data. Violence and sexual offences also showed a marked contrast to national trends, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 — 41% below the UK average of 2.9. This divergence may be attributed to the area’s suburban character, where lower population density and stronger social cohesion could reduce opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, decreased by 42.9%, from 35 to 20 incidents, suggesting a potential seasonal shift as the area transitions into summer, when community activities might redirect attention away from disruptive behaviours.

Walton-on-Thames' crime rate in June 2025 fell to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.2. This reduction aligns with the area’s broader trend of maintaining a crime rate 17.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure stands at approximately six crimes reported each day, a number that reflects the area’s relatively stable security environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks. This figure, when contextualised against Walton-on-Thames’ population of 28,094, suggests that the majority of residents experience minimal direct interaction with crime, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the area’s crime profile remains consistent with its status as a suburban community within the Elmbridge borough, where residential density and community policing efforts likely contribute to lower rates of serious crime.