Crime in Egham: statistics, rates and trends
2,505 crimes were recorded in Egham in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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2,505 crimes were recorded in Egham in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 779 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Egham has the 501st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Egham | Runnymede | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,505 | 7,849 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.4 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 28,329 | 92,118 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Egham was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,673 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,087). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 2,505 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,306 | 81.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,087 | 73.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,377 | 83.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,382 | 84.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,673 | 94.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,480 | 87.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,368 | 83.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,358 | 83.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 173 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Egham 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+68%) and other crime (+35%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-67%) and drugs (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 779 | 27.5 | 0.80 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 414 | 14.6 | 1.76 | +68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 337 | 11.9 | 0.78 | -9% |
| Public order | 235 | 8.3 | 1.25 | +2% |
| Other theft | 209 | 7.4 | 1.15 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +19% |
| Burglary | 89 | 3.1 | 0.89 | +25% |
| Drugs | 78 | 2.8 | 0.84 | -39% |
| Other crime | 58 | 2.0 | 0.97 | +35% |
| Robbery | 36 | 1.3 | 0.94 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 0.7 | 0.69 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Egham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Egham recorded 779 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Egham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Egham recorded 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Egham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Egham recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Egham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Egham recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Egham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Egham recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Egham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Egham recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Egham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Egham recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Egham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Egham recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Egham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Egham recorded 78 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 39% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Egham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Egham recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Egham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Egham recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Egham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Egham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Egham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Egham recorded 10 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 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Egham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Egham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Egham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Egham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Egham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Water | 330 | 50.5 | -43% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,587 | 128.8 | +46% |
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 354 | 49.1 | -44% |
| Chertsey | 1,011 | 83.3 | -6% |
| Stanwell | 1,138 | 93.9 | +6% |
| Ashford (Spelthorne) | 1,844 | 72.0 | -19% |
| Datchet | 439 | 81.9 | -7% |
| Windsor | 3,002 | 91.4 | +3% |
5 areas within Egham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Egham Town had the highest rate (132.8 per 1,000) and Englefield Green East the lowest (49.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egham Town | Neighbourhood | 7,567 | 1,005 | 132.8 |
| Thorpe | Neighbourhood | 6,024 | 723 | 120.0 |
| Egham Hythe | Neighbourhood | 7,016 | 647 | 92.2 |
| Englefield Green West | Neighbourhood | 5,983 | 460 | 76.9 |
| Englefield Green East | Neighbourhood | 6,650 | 330 | 49.6 |
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 Egham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 330 |
| On or near Parking Area | 163 |
| On or near Supermarket | 154 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 92 |
| On or near Blenheim Court | 70 |
| On or near Lynwood Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Siebel Court | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near New Road | 39 |
| On or near Clockhouse Lane West | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Egham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 746 | 29.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 695 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 337 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 304 | 12.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 140 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 2.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
Egham has an estimated population of 28,329. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Egham sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Egham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.6% |
| Private rented homes | 27.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Egham a safe place to live?
Egham recorded 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Egham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 779 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (414).
Is crime in Egham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Egham was up 9% on the year before: 2,505 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,306 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Egham?
Egham 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 Egham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.