Runnymede Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Runnymede recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 7.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This consistent performance reflects a mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 244 incidents (41.9% of total crimes). The area’s crime profile is shaped by its character as a suburban district with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where seasonal factors like reduced retail activity in January may influence patterns. Anti-social behaviour and other theft were the next most common categories, highlighting ongoing challenges in community engagement and property protection. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, shorter days, and fewer outdoor activities—likely contributes to the reduced frequency of certain crimes, such as vehicle theft and public order offences, which were both below the UK average. However, the higher-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences suggests a need for targeted policing strategies in high-risk areas. The data also reveals that Runnymede’s crime rate has remained relatively stable compared to previous months, with minor fluctuations that align with typical January trends. While the overall rate is lower than the national average, the area’s performance underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused initiatives to address specific categories where rates remain elevated.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 200% surge in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This sharp increase, though still a small number in absolute terms, underscores a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the post-holiday period. Concurrently, 'other crime' rose by 83.3%, suggesting a broader uptick in unclassified or emerging categories that may require further investigation. Burglary also increased by 41.2%, from 17 to 24 incidents, which is higher than the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This category’s rise may be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced visibility during shorter winter days. Conversely, several categories saw significant declines: drugs-related crimes fell by 42.3%, robbery dropped by 33.3%, and bicycle theft also fell by 33.3%. These decreases align with typical January trends, where reduced retail footfall and colder weather may dampen opportunities for certain offences. The data also reveals that Runnymede’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 8% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in this category that may require tailored community interventions.

Runnymede's crime rate rose slightly by 2.1% in January 2026, increasing from 6.2 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents compared to December 2025. This places the area 7.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a consistent trend that has persisted for several months. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to approximately 19 crimes reported each day—roughly equivalent to one crime for every 158 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a broader context for residents, showing that while the rate is slightly up, the overall burden remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective highlights that individual risk remains modest, though the small increase warrants attention to localized factors that may have contributed to the shift. The area’s crime profile continues to reflect a mix of property and violent offences, with property crimes accounting for around 30% of the total, suggesting ongoing challenges in specific categories that require targeted policing efforts.