Crime in Esher: statistics, rates and trends
569 crimes were recorded in Esher in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
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569 crimes were recorded in Esher in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 202 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Esher has the 955th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Esher | Elmbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 569 | 8,700 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,390 | 141,926 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Esher was highest in the year to July 2018 (669 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (503). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 569 | 60.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 503 | 53.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 595 | 63.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 546 | 58.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 581 | 61.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 629 | 67.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 620 | 66.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 580 | 61.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 669 | 71.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Esher 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+38%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in other crime (-40%) and shoplifting (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 21.5 | 0.63 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 6.8 | 0.44 | -10% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.4 | 0.82 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +2% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +3% |
| Drugs | 34 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +79% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -16% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +100% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +350% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.65 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Esher
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Esher recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Esher
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Esher recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Esher
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Esher recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Esher
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Esher recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Esher
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Esher recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Esher
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Esher recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Esher
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Esher recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Esher
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Esher recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Esher
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Esher recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Esher
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Esher recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Esher
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Esher recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Esher
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Esher recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Esher
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Esher recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Esher
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Esher recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Esher, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Esher.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Esher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Molesey | 2,395 | 49.6 | -18% |
| Hersham | 680 | 47.0 | -22% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,239 | 81.1 | +34% |
| Cobham (Elmbridge) | 1,328 | 71.2 | +18% |
| Weybridge | 984 | 58.8 | -3% |
| Shepperton | 389 | 76.5 | +26% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,794 | 82.9 | +37% |
| Kingston upon Thames | 14,895 | 87.0 | +44% |
1 areas within Esher, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Esher had the highest rate (63.9 per 1,000) and Esher the lowest (63.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher | Neighbourhood | 10,431 | 667 | 63.9 |
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 Esher over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Warren Close | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Joseph Locke Way | 25 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 21 |
| On or near Church Street | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Alma Road | 14 |
| On or near The Gallops | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Farm Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Esher 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 | 190 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Esher has an estimated population of 9,390. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Esher sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Esher |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Esher a safe place to live?
Esher recorded 60.6 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 Esher?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Esher going up or down?
Recorded crime in Esher was up 13% on the year before: 569 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 503 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Esher?
Esher 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 Esher. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.