Crime in Egham: statistics, rates and trends
2,514 crimes were recorded in Egham in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (781), shoplifting (411) and anti-social behaviour (342) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 487th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Egham | Runnymede | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,514 | 7,909 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.7 | 85.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 28,329 | 92,118 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Egham peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,661 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,097). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,514 | 88.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,310 | 81.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,097 | 74.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,322 | 82.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,418 | 85.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,661 | 93.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,471 | 87.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,360 | 83.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,322 | 82.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 182 |
| July 2026 | 216 |
| June 2026 | 224 |
| May 2026 | 244 |
| April 2026 | 269 |
| March 2026 | 285 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 161 |
| December 2025 | 181 |
| November 2025 | 197 |
| October 2025 | 231 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
Compared with England and Wales, Egham recorded notably more shoplifting (72% above the national rate) and public order (28% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (31% below) and vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 21 to 33 and shoplifting rose from 263 to 411, while drugs fell from 121 to 77.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 781 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 411 | 14.5 | 8.5 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 342 | 12.1 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 241 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 212 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Burglary | 90 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +34% |
| Drugs | 77 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -36% |
| Other crime | 57 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +30% |
| Robbery | 33 | 1.2 | 1.4 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Egham; the highest is Staines-upon-Thames (130.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Old Windsor and Wraysbury (49.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Egham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Water | 349 | 53.4 | -40% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,619 | 130.4 | +47% |
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 357 | 49.5 | -44% |
| Chertsey | 1,018 | 83.9 | -5% |
| Stanwell | 1,140 | 94.1 | +6% |
| Ashford (Spelthorne) | 1,830 | 71.4 | -19% |
| Datchet | 450 | 83.9 | -5% |
| Windsor | 2,972 | 90.5 | +2% |
Of the 5 areas within Egham, Egham Town had the highest crime rate (134.3 per 1,000) and Englefield Green East the lowest (49.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egham Town | Neighbourhood | 7,567 | 1,016 | 134.3 |
| Thorpe | Neighbourhood | 6,024 | 720 | 119.5 |
| Egham Hythe | Neighbourhood | 7,016 | 665 | 94.8 |
| Englefield Green West | Neighbourhood | 5,983 | 458 | 76.6 |
| Englefield Green East | Neighbourhood | 6,650 | 326 | 49.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Egham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (328).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 328 |
| On or near Parking Area | 181 |
| On or near Supermarket | 158 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 89 |
| On or near Blenheim Court | 67 |
| On or near Siebel Court | 58 |
| On or near Lynwood Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near New Road | 35 |
| On or near Clockhouse Lane West | 32 |
Of the 2,172 crimes in Egham with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 342 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 757 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 723 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 251 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 123 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 102 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 88 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Egham has an estimated population of 28,329 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (31.1%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Egham average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Egham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 31.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Egham a safe place to live?
Egham recorded 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 487th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Egham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 781 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (411).
Is crime in Egham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Egham was up 9% on the year before: 2,514 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,310 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Egham?
About 28,329 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Egham?
Egham 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.