Crime in Addlestone: statistics, rates and trends

1,305 crimes were recorded in Addlestone in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 428 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Addlestone has the 434th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Addlestone was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,761 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,151). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 Addlestone 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 public order, other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in burglary (+52%) and shoplifting (+38%). The largest falls were in drugs (-43%) and vehicle crime (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Addlestone

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Addlestone recorded 428 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Addlestone

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Addlestone recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Addlestone

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Addlestone recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Addlestone

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Addlestone recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Addlestone

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Addlestone recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Addlestone

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Addlestone recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Addlestone

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Addlestone recorded 50 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 32% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Addlestone

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Addlestone recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Addlestone

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Addlestone recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Addlestone

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Addlestone recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Addlestone

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Addlestone recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Addlestone

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Addlestone recorded 16 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 78% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Addlestone

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Addlestone recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Addlestone

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Addlestone recorded 5 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

2 areas within Addlestone, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Addlestone South had the highest rate (97.4 per 1,000) and Addlestone North the lowest (89.2). 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 Addlestone over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Addlestone 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.

Addlestone has an estimated population of 13,915. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Addlestone sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. 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 Addlestone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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