Crime in Addlestone: statistics, rates and trends
1,298 crimes were recorded in Addlestone in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Addlestone at a glance
- Crime trends in Addlestone
- Types of crime in Addlestone
- Addlestone compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Addlestone
- Streets with the most crime in Addlestone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Addlestone
- Demographics of Addlestone
- Questions about crime in Addlestone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (426), anti-social behaviour (233) and public order (131) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 428th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Addlestone | Runnymede | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,298 | 7,909 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.3 | 85.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,915 | 92,118 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Addlestone peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,724 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,129). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,298 | 93.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,355 | 97.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,375 | 98.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,129 | 81.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,507 | 108.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,713 | 123.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,724 | 123.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,548 | 111.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,530 | 110.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Addlestone recorded notably more possession of weapons (56% above the national rate), public order (41% above the national rate) and other crime (33% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (33% below) and vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 25 to 33 and shoplifting rose from 91 to 118, while drugs fell from 70 to 34 and criminal damage and arson fell from 126 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 426 | 30.6 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 131 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 118 | 8.5 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Other theft | 94 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.8 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -51% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.4 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Addlestone; the highest is Staines-upon-Thames (130.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Hersham (47.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Addlestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey | 1,018 | 83.9 | -10% |
| Weybridge | 979 | 58.5 | -37% |
| Byfleet | 825 | 62.4 | -33% |
| New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | 2,069 | 55.4 | -41% |
| Shepperton | 384 | 75.5 | -19% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,252 | 81.6 | -13% |
| Hersham | 683 | 47.2 | -49% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,619 | 130.4 | +40% |
Of the 2 areas within Addlestone, Addlestone South had the highest crime rate (95.7 per 1,000) and Addlestone North the lowest (90.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addlestone South | Neighbourhood | 7,836 | 750 | 95.7 |
| Addlestone North | Neighbourhood | 6,079 | 548 | 90.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Addlestone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gleeson Mews” (163).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gleeson Mews | 163 |
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Bush Close | 53 |
| On or near Prairie Road | 46 |
| On or near Station Road | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Church Mews | 30 |
| On or near Market Street | 30 |
| On or near Millpond Court | 29 |
Of the 1,065 crimes in Addlestone with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 233 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 400 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Addlestone has an estimated population of 13,915 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Addlestone average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Addlestone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Addlestone a safe place to live?
Addlestone recorded 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 428th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and public order.
What is the most common crime in Addlestone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 426 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (233).
Is crime in Addlestone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Addlestone was down 4% on the year before: 1,298 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,355 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Addlestone?
About 13,915 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Addlestone?
Addlestone is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.