Egham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Egham’s December 2024 crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 4.2% above the UK average of 7.1. This positioning, though modest, highlights the area’s distinct profile as a commuter hub within Runnymede, where a mix of residential, retail, and educational spaces may influence crime dynamics. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (3.2 per 1,000, 42.6% of total incidents), followed by shoplifting (0.9 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000). These figures are consistent with December’s seasonal context: Christmas shopping, which may drive retail theft, and the party season, which could contribute to public disorder. Violence and sexual offences in Egham are 25% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s proximity to larger urban centres or the presence of nightlife venues. Conversely, shoplifting is 58% above the national rate, suggesting that Egham’s retail corridors—particularly near the town’s transport links—may be vulnerable to targeted theft during peak shopping periods. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (25% below the UK average) and burglary (3% below) indicate that property-related crime is less prevalent here, due to higher levels of home security or lower population density in residential areas. These patterns, while influenced by seasonal factors, also point to the broader character of Egham as a built-up area with a strong commuter presence, where crime tends to cluster in specific zones rather than being evenly distributed.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 1,150% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 25 incidents. This surge aligns with the Christmas shopping peak, a period when retail areas in Egham likely experience heightened foot traffic and potential for opportunistic theft. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 400%, with reports jumping from 1 to 5—though this remains a small absolute number. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 56.3%, possibly due to fewer public gatherings during the festive season. The crime mix also shifted notably: violence and sexual offences, which account for 42.6% of all incidents, remain 25% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour decreased slightly but still lags behind the national rate by 15%. These fluctuations suggest that while some categories are influenced by seasonal factors, others reflect broader patterns tied to Egham’s character as a commuter town with mixed land use.

Egham’s crime rate in December 2024 rose to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 17.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.3. This shift translates to roughly 6 crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that, while local to Egham, provides context for residents assessing risk. Over the course of December, one crime was reported for every 135 residents—a monthly exposure that, when considered alongside the area’s population of 26,589, underscores the density of incidents relative to the community size. Comparing this to the UK average, Egham’s rate is 4.2% higher, though the local context of a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail spaces may influence these figures. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is above the national average, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable for a relatively small area. This data suggests that local factors, such as seasonal shopping patterns and holiday-related activity, may be contributing to the uptick, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct causation.