Crime in Cobham (Elmbridge): statistics, rates and trends
1,324 crimes were recorded in Cobham (Elmbridge) in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Cobham (Elmbridge)
- Questions about crime in Cobham (Elmbridge)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (420), anti-social behaviour (265) and vehicle crime (114) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 755th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cobham (Elmbridge) | Elmbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,324 | 8,690 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.0 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,642 | 141,926 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cobham (Elmbridge) peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,548 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,051). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,324 | 71.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,051 | 56.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,240 | 66.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,208 | 64.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,258 | 67.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,430 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,548 | 83.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,543 | 82.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,478 | 79.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (52% below) and shoplifting (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 60 to 114 and shoplifting rose from 60 to 91, while burglary fell from 62 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 420 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 265 | 14.2 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 6.1 | 5.0 | +90% |
| Public order | 106 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 4.9 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Other theft | 83 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +19% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.6 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cobham (Elmbridge); the highest is Leatherhead (120.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashtead (29.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersham | 683 | 47.2 | -34% |
| Esher | 564 | 60.1 | -15% |
| Byfleet | 825 | 62.4 | -12% |
| Great Bookham and Fetcham | 933 | 41.4 | -42% |
| Leatherhead | 1,520 | 120.2 | +69% |
| Weybridge | 979 | 58.5 | -18% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,252 | 81.6 | +15% |
| Ashtead | 446 | 29.9 | -58% |
Of the 2 areas within Cobham (Elmbridge), Cobham and Downside had the highest crime rate (109.7 per 1,000) and Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon the lowest (37.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobham and Downside | Neighbourhood | 8,713 | 956 | 109.7 |
| Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon | Neighbourhood | 9,929 | 368 | 37.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Cobham (Elmbridge) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (183).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 183 |
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Bookham Road | 81 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near High Street | 59 |
| On or near Queens Court Ride | 39 |
| On or near Old Common Road | 21 |
| On or near Lockhart Road | 18 |
| On or near Northfield Road | 18 |
| On or near Cleves Close | 17 |
Of the 1,059 crimes in Cobham (Elmbridge) with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 265 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 405 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 375 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Cobham (Elmbridge) has an estimated population of 18,642 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%) and less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cobham (Elmbridge) average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cobham (Elmbridge) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cobham (Elmbridge) a safe place to live?
Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 755th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cobham (Elmbridge)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 420 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (265).
Is crime in Cobham (Elmbridge) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cobham (Elmbridge) was up 26% on the year before: 1,324 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,051 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cobham (Elmbridge)?
About 18,642 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cobham (Elmbridge)?
Cobham (Elmbridge) 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.