Egham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Egham's June 2024 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents marked a significant 22% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance, consistent with the area's historical trend of lower crime rates, was driven by a mix of violent and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (33.5%), followed by public order (14.7%) and anti-social behaviour (14.7%). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have influenced these patterns, as the area's compact built-up nature and proximity to green spaces could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the relatively high proportion of public order offences (14.7%) suggests that local policing or community engagement efforts may need to address persistent issues in public spaces. Egham's violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 24% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the area's stable population and lower levels of transient communities. The drop in drug-related crimes by 50% compared to May could also be linked to seasonal factors, such as the closure of certain venues or reduced demand during the summer months. While the area's overall crime profile remains reassuring, the sharp increase in possession of weapons (up 400%) highlights a specific concern that may warrant targeted interventions.

June 2024 saw a 66.7% decrease in robbery cases, dropping from three to one, a shift that may reflect the seasonal closure of certain retail outlets or reduced foot traffic in key areas. Other thefts also fell by 61.5%, from 13 to five, consistent with the start of summer when some local businesses may reduce operations. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 400%, jumping from one to five incidents—a stark increase that could indicate heightened tensions in specific neighbourhoods or the presence of unlicensed firearms. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained stable at 14.7% of all crimes, slightly below the UK average, suggesting community initiatives or local policing strategies may be mitigating such incidents. The drop in drug-related offences by 50%, from six to three, may be linked to increased law enforcement activity or changes in local drug trade patterns during the summer months.

Egham's crime rate in June 2024 dropped by 9.1% compared to May 2024, falling from 7.0 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area's historically lower crime profile relative to the UK average, which stood at 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, approximately six crimes were reported each day in June, a figure that may reflect the area's smaller population and lower population density compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly below the UK average for similar-sized areas. This statistic underscores the relatively safer environment in Egham, particularly when compared to regions with higher population concentrations or more transient communities. The drop in robbery and other thefts, coupled with the stable burglary rate, suggests that local policing efforts or seasonal factors—such as the start of summer—may have contributed to the overall reduction in crime.