Crime in Surbiton Hill: statistics, rates and trends

893 crimes were recorded in Surbiton Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 245 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Surbiton Hill has the 2,340th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Surbiton Hill was highest in the year to July 2021 (961 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (760). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 Surbiton Hill 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+90%). The largest falls were in public order (-29%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Surbiton Hill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Surbiton Hill recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Surbiton Hill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Surbiton Hill recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 27.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Surbiton Hill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Surbiton Hill recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Surbiton Hill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Surbiton Hill recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Surbiton Hill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Surbiton Hill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Surbiton Hill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Surbiton Hill recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Surbiton Hill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Surbiton Hill recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Surbiton Hill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Surbiton Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Surbiton Hill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Surbiton Hill recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Surbiton Hill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Surbiton Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Surbiton Hill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Surbiton Hill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Surbiton Hill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Surbiton Hill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Surbiton Hill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Surbiton Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Surbiton Hill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Surbiton Hill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Surbiton Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Surbiton Hill 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.

Surbiton Hill has an estimated population of 13,245. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Surbiton Hill sits in decile 7.7, 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 Surbiton Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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