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

Walton-on-Thames' crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in May 2025 places it 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average profile for the built-up area. The most frequent crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.4%) and shoplifting (8.0%). This pattern aligns with the area's character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail zones, where social interactions and commercial activity may drive certain crime types. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences in Walton-on-Thames (2.6 per 1,000) are 8% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors contributing to this disparity. However, the area's crime picture is not uniform: bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000) is 25% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect local cycling infrastructure or commuter patterns. These variations highlight the combination of geography, community dynamics, and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime trends.

May 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and robbery doubling (from 0 to 4). This spike in bicycle theft may be linked to the area's commuter population and increasing use of bikes for short trips. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 60% (from 10 to 16), possibly tied to May's retail activity and longer evenings. Conversely, other theft and other crime both declined sharply—by 68.2% and 66.7% respectively—suggesting potential improvements in local security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: while violence and sexual offences are 8% below the national rate, drugs-related crimes are 7% above (0.3 vs 0.3 per 1,000). This divergence could reflect local enforcement priorities or demographic differences. For residents, the most immediate insight is the daily crime count of approximately 6 incidents—equivalent to one crime for every 140 residents over the month. This figure, though modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance and community engagement to address emerging trends like the sharp rise in bicycle theft.

Walton-on-Thames' crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 in May 2025 marks an 8.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.8, indicating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline is evident across several categories, including a 68.2% drop in other theft and a 66.7% reduction in other crime, which may reflect improved local policing strategies or seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 6 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents to gauge the frequency of incidents in their neighbourhood. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 140 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which is not explicitly provided here. With a population of 28,094, Walton-on-Thames' crime profile suggests a relatively safe environment compared to national benchmarks, though certain categories like bicycle theft and drugs-related offences remain areas for attention. The comparison to the previous month highlights the volatility of crime trends, with some categories rising sharply while others fall, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring to identify and address emerging patterns.