Egham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For Egham's population of 26,589, 180 reported crimes in September 2024 equate to 6.8 incidents per 1,000 residents — a rate 11.7% below the UK average of 7.7. This places the built-up area within Runnymede among the safer urban centres in the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.4% of all crimes (53 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and public order offences (10.6%). The seasonal context of September, with back-to-school activities and university freshers arriving, likely contributed to the 24% gap in violent crime rates compared to the UK average. However, this was offset by elevated rates in specific categories: burglary was 61% above the UK average (12 cases), and possession of weapons surged to 5 cases — 186% above the national rate. These spikes may reflect targeted policing efforts or increased visibility of certain crimes during the transition from summer to autumn. The breakdown also shows shoplifting rose sharply (15 cases, +114%), possibly linked to retail activity as the month progressed. While the overall rate remains low, the mix of crime types illustrates the combination of suburban demographics and the residual effects of seasonal transitions.

September saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+400%), other crime (+150%), and shoplifting (+114%), reflecting shifts in local crime dynamics. The 5 reported weapon possession cases, up from 1 in August, may partly explain heightened concerns in certain areas. Conversely, public order offences fell by 40.6% (32 to 19), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 36.4% (11 to 7), suggesting seasonal factors like shorter evenings and the start of the academic year may have dampened some antisocial activities. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (29.4% of total), but at 2.0 per 1,000 — 24% below the UK average — indicating Egham's relative safety in this category. The 12 burglary cases, 61% above the UK average, highlight vulnerabilities in residential areas, linked to the town's mix of suburban housing and proximity to transport routes.

Egham's crime rate in September 2024 rose by 4.0% compared to August, moving from 6.5 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 11.7% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting its character as a relatively low-crime built-up area. Locally, the monthly figure translates to 6 crimes reported per day on average, a rate that would be familiar to residents who experience occasional but manageable incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests crime is not a daily concern for most households. When scaled to Egham's population of 26,589, this means approximately 180 incidents spread across the community, a number that aligns with its suburban nature and limited urban density compared to larger cities. The population context further illustrates that while crime is present, its distribution does not follow the same patterns as more densely populated areas with higher foot traffic or nightlife activity.