Crime in Cobham (Elmbridge): statistics, rates and trends
1,328 crimes were recorded in Cobham (Elmbridge) in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cobham (Elmbridge) at a glance
- Crime trends in Cobham (Elmbridge)
- Types of crime in Cobham (Elmbridge)
- Cobham (Elmbridge) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cobham (Elmbridge)
- Streets with the most crime in Cobham (Elmbridge)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cobham (Elmbridge)
- Population and deprivation in Cobham (Elmbridge)
- Questions about crime in Cobham (Elmbridge)
- About this data
1,328 crimes were recorded in Cobham (Elmbridge) in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 413 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cobham (Elmbridge) has the 769th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cobham (Elmbridge) | Elmbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,328 | 8,700 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.2 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 18,642 | 141,926 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cobham (Elmbridge) was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,560 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,035). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,328 | 71.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,035 | 55.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,231 | 66.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,227 | 65.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,237 | 66.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,477 | 79.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,550 | 83.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,560 | 83.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,481 | 79.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 125 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 113 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cobham (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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+90%) and shoplifting (+69%). The largest falls were in burglary (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 413 | 22.2 | 0.65 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 260 | 13.9 | 0.91 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 6.2 | 1.26 | +90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +26% |
| Public order | 104 | 5.6 | 0.84 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 5.0 | 0.60 | +69% |
| Other theft | 86 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +9% |
| Burglary | 53 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -13% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.7 | 0.81 | +28% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +160% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 413 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cobham (Elmbridge)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cobham (Elmbridge), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cobham (Elmbridge).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersham | 680 | 47.0 | -34% |
| Esher | 569 | 60.6 | -15% |
| Byfleet | 821 | 62.1 | -13% |
| Great Bookham and Fetcham | 957 | 42.4 | -40% |
| Leatherhead | 1,552 | 122.7 | +72% |
| Weybridge | 984 | 58.8 | -17% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,239 | 81.1 | +14% |
| Ashtead | 470 | 31.5 | -56% |
2 areas within Cobham (Elmbridge), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cobham and Downside had the highest rate (110.4 per 1,000) and Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon the lowest (36.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobham and Downside | Neighbourhood | 8,713 | 962 | 110.4 |
| Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon | Neighbourhood | 9,929 | 366 | 36.9 |
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 Cobham (Elmbridge) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 186 |
| On or near Supermarket | 129 |
| On or near Bookham Road | 81 |
| On or near High Street | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Queens Court Ride | 43 |
| On or near Lockhart Road | 21 |
| On or near Old Common Road | 17 |
| On or near The Rythe | 17 |
| On or near Cleves Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cobham (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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 401 | 30.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 379 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 260 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% |
Cobham (Elmbridge) has an estimated population of 18,642. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cobham (Elmbridge) sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Cobham (Elmbridge) a safe place to live?
Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cobham (Elmbridge)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 413 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (260).
Is crime in Cobham (Elmbridge) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cobham (Elmbridge) was up 28% on the year before: 1,328 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,035 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cobham (Elmbridge)?
Cobham (Elmbridge) is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Cobham (Elmbridge). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.