Crime in Runnymede: statistics, rates and trends

7,849 crimes were recorded in Runnymede in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,759 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Runnymede has the 158th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Runnymede was highest in the year to July 2021 (9,110 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (7,113). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 Runnymede 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 shoplifting (+42%) and possession of weapons (+27%).

The largest falls were in theft from the person (-42%) and drugs (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Runnymede

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Runnymede recorded 2,759 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Runnymede

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Runnymede recorded 1,189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Runnymede

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Runnymede recorded 722 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Runnymede

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Runnymede recorded 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Runnymede

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Runnymede recorded 613 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Runnymede

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Runnymede recorded 518 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Runnymede

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Runnymede recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Runnymede

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Runnymede recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Runnymede

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Runnymede recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Runnymede

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Runnymede recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Runnymede

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Runnymede recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Runnymede

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Runnymede recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Runnymede

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Runnymede recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Runnymede

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Runnymede recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

21 areas within Runnymede, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Lyne had the highest rate (393.0 per 1,000) and Woodham & Rowtown the lowest (45.7). 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 Runnymede over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Runnymede 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.

Runnymede has an estimated population of 92,118. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Runnymede sits in decile 7.3, 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 Runnymede. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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