Egham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Egham’s February 2025 crime rate stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.5% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of the area’s relatively stable crime profile, though seasonal factors may have influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.0%) and shoplifting (10.5%). The winter month typically sees reduced outdoor activity, which may contribute to lower rates of public order and vehicle crimes compared to summer months. However, the data shows a stark contrast in specific categories: violence and sexual offences in Egham are 15% below the UK average, while drug-related crimes are 60% higher. This divergence highlights the combination of local demographics and broader national trends. As a commuter town within Runnymede, Egham’s proximity to London may drive certain crime types, such as shoplifting in retail areas, while its quieter residential character may suppress violent crime. The seasonal lull in outdoor activity during February could also explain the lower prevalence of public order offences, though this remains consistent with broader winter patterns observed across similar areas.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 1200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one reported incident in January to 13. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with a 66.7% drop in robbery, which fell from three to one. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 9.1%, a modest but notable increase that may reflect localised pressures in residential areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with Egham’s rate at 0.7 per 1,000 — 13% above the UK average. Drug-related crimes, at 0.4 per 1,000, were 60% higher than the UK average, a figure that could signal emerging challenges in local law enforcement priorities. The most striking anomaly was the 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, which rose from zero to three cases. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may warrant closer attention from authorities. Residents might find the 15% below-average rate for violence and sexual offences reassuring, though the 35% above-average rate for vehicle crime underscores the need for targeted interventions in parking and vehicle security measures.

Egham’s crime rate in February 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) represents an 8.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly six crimes per day in February — a figure that, while modest, illustrates the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a built-up commuter town. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 155 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains consistent with Egham’s historical profile. When compared to the UK average, Egham’s overall crime rate is 4.5% lower, a difference that becomes more pronounced when examining specific categories. For instance, the area’s violence and sexual offences rate is 15% below the UK average, aligning with the character of a largely residential and commuter-focused town. However, the 35% above-average rate for vehicle crime highlights a localised vulnerability that may be linked to parking infrastructure or commuter traffic patterns. These figures, while not alarmingly high, suggest that Egham’s crime profile is shaped by both its suburban tranquility and the pressures of proximity to London’s transport networks.