Egham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Egham's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a combination of local factors and national trends. The area's overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 16.7% below the UK average, a figure that reflects both the characteristics of Egham as a commuter-oriented suburb and the effectiveness of local policing strategies. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 28.9% of all reported incidents, yet these remained 30% below the UK average—a discrepancy likely attributable to Egham's relatively low population density and strong community engagement initiatives. Meanwhile, public order offences emerged as a notable outlier, with rates 27% above the national average. This anomaly may be partially explained by the seasonal context of May, when longer evenings and bank holidays can lead to increased socialising in public spaces. The area's property crime rate, though slightly higher than the UK average for burglary, was offset by significantly lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime. This suggests that Egham's urban design, which includes a mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to a balanced crime profile. The month's data also shows a marked contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former comprising 54 incidents (30% of total) and the latter 69 (38%), indicating a relatively stable environment where property-related issues are more prevalent than violent crime.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 18 to 36 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 37.5% rise in burglary (from 8 to 11 cases), highlights shifting crime dynamics in the area. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (28.9% of total crimes), they were 30% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors. Public order offences were 27% above the national average, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. The sharp decline in other crime (from 8 to 1) and possession of weapons (from 4 to 1) indicates potential successes in addressing low-level offences. Residents may find the 6 daily crimes reported in May a useful benchmark for local safety awareness.

Egham's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 9.3% compared to the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000 residents, reaching 7.0 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of late spring, when longer evenings and bank holidays may encourage more outdoor socialising. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the rate in tangible terms for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but reflects Egham's relatively low overall crime profile. This figure underscores the area's position as a safer-than-average location within the UK, even as specific categories like burglary and public order offences show deviations from national norms. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, localised shifts in crime types require closer attention.