Crime in Elmbridge: statistics, rates and trends

8,700 crimes were recorded in Elmbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,100 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Elmbridge has the 255th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Elmbridge was highest in the year to July 2020 (10,817 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (8,262). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elmbridge over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+47%) and shoplifting (+32%). The largest falls were in burglary (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Elmbridge

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elmbridge recorded 3,100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Elmbridge

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elmbridge recorded 1,258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Elmbridge

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elmbridge recorded 761 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Elmbridge

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elmbridge recorded 652 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Elmbridge

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elmbridge recorded 628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Elmbridge

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elmbridge recorded 575 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Elmbridge

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elmbridge recorded 559 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Elmbridge

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elmbridge recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Elmbridge

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elmbridge recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Elmbridge

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elmbridge recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Elmbridge

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Elmbridge recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Elmbridge

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Elmbridge recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Elmbridge

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Elmbridge recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Elmbridge

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Elmbridge recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Elmbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elmbridge.

22 areas within Elmbridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Walton Central had the highest rate (133.4 per 1,000) and Oatlands and Burwood Park the lowest (26.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Elmbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elmbridge over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Elmbridge has an estimated population of 141,926. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elmbridge sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Elmbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.