Egham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 saw Egham's overall crime rate remain at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15.5% below the UK average of 7.1. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.8% of all crimes, followed by public order (15.1%) and shoplifting (13.2%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the relative stability in overall crime rates compared to busier periods. The area's built-up character within Runnymede, a commuter-focused district, may explain the prominence of violence and sexual offences, which often occur in social settings. Public order offences, while significant, remain below the UK average for most categories except shoplifting and burglary. The data suggests that local factors, such as the presence of retail centres and community policing efforts, may influence crime patterns. However, the sharp rise in public order crimes in February (discussed in highlights) indicates a shift warranting closer attention to underlying causes. The crime profile reflects a balance between urban challenges and the relative safety of a well-managed suburban environment.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was an 118.2% increase in public order crimes, rising from 11 to 24 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft (from 2 to 4) and a 40% increase in shoplifting (15 to 21), highlights shifting patterns in community behaviour. Public order offences, which include anti-social behaviour and disturbances, may be linked to the end of winter holidays and increased socialising during the pre-spring period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 41.4% (from 29 to 17), suggesting a potential reduction in alcohol-related incidents or improved local enforcement. Violence and sexual offences (49 cases) remained the largest category, but they were 28% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000). Bicycle theft, however, was 233% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), reflecting the area's cycling infrastructure and potential vulnerabilities in securing bikes during colder months. Residents may find the sharp rise in public order crimes particularly notable, as it contrasts with the overall stability in crime rates and underscores the need for community engagement initiatives.

Egham's crime rate in February 2024 (6.0 per 1,000) was nearly identical to January's rate (5.9 per 1,000), indicating a stable trend over the two-month period. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day in February, a figure that reflects the area's low overall crime levels compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized areas. This statistic provides context for residents: while the rate is not negligible, it places Egham in the safer half of the UK's built-up areas. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the crime rate is proportionally low, with fewer than 1% of Egham's 26,589 residents directly affected by crime this month. The stability in the overall rate, despite fluctuations in specific categories, suggests that local factors—such as the area's commuter focus and suburban layout—are effective in mitigating broader crime trends.