Bagshot Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bagshot's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% above the UK average of 7.4. This slight deviation from the national norm underscores the area's unique characteristics as a built-up district within Surrey Heath, where suburban density and local amenities intersect with rural surroundings. The most frequently reported crimes were violence and sexual offences (28.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and other theft (13.0%). These patterns align with the area's mix of residential communities and commercial hubs, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the start of the academic year potentially influencing crime dynamics—though the drop in shoplifting by 63.6% suggests that reduced foot traffic in retail areas during this period may have acted as a deterrent. Anti-social behaviour remains significantly above the UK average by 37%, a figure that could be attributed to the influx of students and the associated social activity typical of this time of year. The relatively low burglary rate—0.3 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.3—suggests that the area's security measures or property distribution may be effective in mitigating such crimes. However, the sharp rise in 'other crime' and 'theft from the person'—both doubling compared to August—raises questions about emerging vulnerabilities that may require targeted community engagement or policing strategies.

September 2025 saw a significant decline in shoplifting, with reported incidents dropping from 11 to 4—a 63.6% reduction. This decrease may be linked to the start of the academic year, as schools and universities typically see reduced foot traffic in retail areas during this period. Conversely, 'other crime' and 'theft from the person' both doubled compared to August, highlighting emerging concerns that warrant closer attention. These increases, while small in absolute terms, suggest shifting patterns in criminal activity that may be influenced by the area's seasonal dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21.7% of all reported crimes, remains higher than the UK average by 37%, a disparity that could be tied to the social activity associated with the start of term. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 27.8%, reflecting the impact of targeted policing efforts or the natural seasonal variation in such crimes.

Bagshot's crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 13.2% compared to August, falling from 8.6 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal shifts as the area transitions from summer to autumn, a period often marked by reduced outdoor activity and the start of the academic year. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 134 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is relatively low, the population-scaled perspective highlights that the area remains slightly above the UK average, albeit by a narrow margin. The reduction in crime may reflect increased community vigilance or the natural ebb of seasonal crime patterns without further data. Residents may find reassurance in the consistent trend of declining violence-related incidents, which fell by 27.8% compared to the previous month, though anti-social behaviour and other thefts remain elevated compared to national averages.