Egham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Egham's crime profile in March 2024, accounting for 38.6% of all reported crimes. With a total of 171 crimes recorded, the area's overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents places it 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate is particularly evident in property-related offences, with shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000 (51% below UK levels) and public order offences at 0.5 per 1,000 (7% below UK averages). The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced these patterns, as longer evenings and the end of British Summer Time adjustments could have altered social dynamics. While violence remains the most prevalent category, the relative safety of Egham is reinforced by its significantly lower rates of anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.4 per 1,000) compared to national figures. This suggests that the area's built-up character within Runnymede, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to a crime profile that balances activity with relatively low levels of severe incidents. The absence of major spikes in violent crime, despite the dominance of this category, indicates a combination of local factors that warrant further examination.

March 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with shoplifting decreasing by 57.1% compared to February, a drop that may reflect seasonal changes as the area moves into spring. Conversely, 'other crime' surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a sharp increase that warrants closer scrutiny. Robbery and theft from the person each doubled from zero to two and one incidents respectively. The breakdown reveals Egham's crime profile is distinct from the UK average: shoplifting rates are 51% below national levels, while bicycle theft is 186% above, suggesting a unique local dynamic. This contrast may stem from Egham's proximity to a university, where bicycle theft is more prevalent, yet retail areas see lower shoplifting rates than typical. These shifts highlight the need for targeted analysis of emerging trends, particularly in categories like 'other crime' which saw a dramatic rise.

Egham's crime rate in March 2024 rose by 7.5% compared to February's 6.0 per 1,000, reaching 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns as the area transitions into spring. Locally, 6 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that contextualises the monthly tally of 171 offences. Over the course of March, one crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. The population of 26,589 means that each resident faces a 0.064% chance of experiencing a crime in a given month, a statistic that aligns with Egham's generally safe reputation. This comparison highlights how the area's crime profile remains distinct from national trends, with specific categories like shoplifting and public order offences showing marked declines, while others such as robbery and theft from the person show unexpected increases.