West Molesey Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

West Molesey's crime rate in May 2025 remained significantly below the UK average, reflecting a safety profile that contrasts with national trends. The area recorded 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This disparity is evident across multiple categories, with violence and sexual offences (38.4% of total crimes) reporting a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 — 43% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (11.7% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (10.2% of total crimes) also showed marked underperformance relative to national benchmarks. The low burglary rate (1.0% of total crimes) — 100% below the UK average — aligns with the area's likely characteristics as a low-density, affluent built-up area within Elmbridge, where property crime is less prevalent than in more densely populated urban centres. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have influenced the prevalence of violence and public order offences. The data suggests a consistent pattern of lower crime rates across most categories, possibly reflecting the area's socio-economic profile and infrastructure, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons and bicycle theft both tripling compared to April, driven by a 300% increase in each category. Theft from the person also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident. These increases may be linked to seasonal changes, such as the extended daylight hours and increased outdoor activity typical of May, which could contribute to more incidents involving weapons or personal property. Conversely, burglary fell by 75% (from 8 to 2 incidents), and robbery dropped by 25% (from 4 to 3), reflecting heightened community awareness or seasonal factors that reduce opportunities for such crimes. The crime mix remained skewed toward violent and disorderly offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 40% of all crimes — significantly below the UK average of 43%. Anti-social behaviour, at 11.7% of total crimes, was 65% below the UK rate, further underscoring the area's relatively low levels of disruptive activity. Vehicle crime, while matching the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), may be influenced by the local road network's design, which could limit opportunities for theft or vandalism. Residents may find the low burglary rate particularly notable, as it suggests that property crime is not a major concern in the area compared to other parts of the UK.

West Molesey's crime rate in May 2025 (4.3 per 1,000) represented an 18.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000, though it remained well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents — a figure that highlights the area's comparatively low exposure to crime on a per capita basis. Daily crime counts averaged 7 incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, includes the recent spikes in weapon possession and bicycle theft. When compared to the UK context, the area's residents face a crime risk that is less than half of the national average, with violence and sexual offences being the most common type of crime but still significantly below the UK rate. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's safety profile is consistent with its likely characteristics as a low-density, affluent built-up area, where property crime is less prevalent than in more densely populated regions. The 18.6% month-on-month increase, though notable, does not erase the broader trend of sustained underperformance relative to the UK average, suggesting that local factors — such as community cohesion, infrastructure, or policing — continue to play a role in maintaining lower crime levels despite the seasonal fluctuations observed in May.