Addlestone Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Addlestone's November 2025 crime profile reveals a marked imbalance between property and violent crimes, with property offences accounting for 39% of the total (29 incidents) compared to 28% for violent crimes (21 incidents). This shift, while not unprecedented, suggests a seasonal pattern influenced by the area's built-up character and the timing of major retail events. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents places Addlestone 23.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect the area's lower population density and the presence of targeted policing initiatives. The dominance of property crimes in November appears closely tied to the seasonal context: with Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night occurring during the month, retail premises and high streets likely became focal points for opportunistic theft. Shoplifting, which constitutes 12.2% of all crimes, rose sharply by 80% compared to October, aligning with the expected surge in retail activity. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 41.7%, potentially due to the reduced visibility of public spaces during darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, also decreased by 41.2%.8 per 1,000 rate remains 25% below the UK average. This suggests that while the area's overall crime environment is relatively safe, property-related offences remain a persistent concern, particularly during periods of increased foot traffic and commercial activity.

November 2025 revealed significant shifts in Addlestone's crime profile, with property crimes outpacing violent crimes for the first time this year. While violent crimes dropped by 41.7% compared to October, property-related offences rose slightly, with shoplifting surging by 80% to 9 incidents. This increase aligns with seasonal factors, such as the Black Friday shopping period, which typically sees a spike in retail theft. Theft from the person saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, a figure that may reflect heightened awareness or specific local vulnerabilities during darker evenings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 66.7%, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity as temperatures dropped. Addlestone's violent crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 38% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 11% above average rate for shoplifting. These divergent trends highlight the area's unique crime profile, where community-focused policing may be particularly effective in curbing violent incidents but less so in addressing retail-related offences.

Addlestone's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.2% decrease from the previous month's 7.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area, where proactive policing and community engagement initiatives likely contributed to reduced incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continuous vigilance. Over the course of the month, the crime rate translated to one reported incident for every 179 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for the local population. When compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, Addlestone's rate remains lower, suggesting a more secure environment relative to the national landscape. This comparative advantage may be influenced by the area's characteristics, such as its built-up nature and the presence of community-focused policing strategies that have proven effective in curbing crime. The population context further highlights that, despite the recorded incidents, the overall risk to individual residents remains relatively low, reinforcing the area's status as a safer locality within the UK.