Crime in Shepperton: statistics, rates and trends

389 crimes were recorded in Shepperton in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 108 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shepperton has the 676th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shepperton was highest in the year to July 2018 (541 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (350). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shepperton 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, drugs.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+24%) and public order (+17%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-70%) and burglary (-55%).

Violence and sexual offences in Shepperton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shepperton recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shepperton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shepperton recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Shepperton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shepperton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shepperton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shepperton recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shepperton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shepperton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shepperton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shepperton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shepperton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shepperton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shepperton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shepperton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shepperton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shepperton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shepperton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shepperton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shepperton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shepperton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shepperton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shepperton recorded 5 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 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Shepperton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shepperton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Shepperton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shepperton.

1 areas within Shepperton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shepperton Town had the highest rate (74.9 per 1,000) and Shepperton Town the lowest (74.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Shepperton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shepperton 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.

Shepperton has an estimated population of 5,085. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shepperton sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Shepperton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.