Egham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Egham's crime profile in March 2025, accounting for 31.8% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes assaults and sexual harassment, recorded 60 cases at a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—16% below the UK average. The area's crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 was 9% lower than the UK average of 7.8, reflecting a generally safer profile compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, with 33 incidents (17.5% of total crimes) at 1.2 per 1,000, 4% below the UK average. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced patterns in violent crime and public order offences. Shoplifting, however, stood out as a significant outlier, with 29 cases (15.3% of total crimes) at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000—62% above the UK average. This divergence suggests that retail environments in Egham, possibly including high-traffic areas or specific stores, may be contributing to higher shoplifting rates. The overall crime profile, while slightly below the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in categories like shoplifting, where local factors appear to amplify national trends.

March 2025 saw a 200% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may reflect underreported or evolving criminal behaviours. Simultaneously, theft from the person doubled from 0 to 2 cases, a stark rise that could be linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic in public spaces. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 61.1%, with 29 incidents recorded, placing Egham 62% above the UK average for this category. This spike may be attributed to retail activity during the transition to spring, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, burglary dropped by 85.7% from 7 to 1 case, suggesting potential improvements in property security measures or seasonal deterrents. Vehicle crime also fell by 38.5%, due to reduced car theft opportunities during colder evenings.

Egham's crime rate in March 2025 rose by 10.6% compared to February's 6.4 per 1,000, reaching 7.1 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six reported crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents navigating their neighbourhoods. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. While this statistic does not directly correlate with daily safety perceptions, it highlights the broader statistical landscape. The population context further illustrates that Egham's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with certain categories—such as shoplifting—showing marked divergence, while others like burglary fall significantly below national levels.