Crime in Shepperton: statistics, rates and trends
384 crimes were recorded in Shepperton in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shepperton at a glance
- Crime trends in Shepperton
- Types of crime in Shepperton
- Shepperton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shepperton
- Streets with the most crime in Shepperton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shepperton
- Demographics of Shepperton
- Questions about crime in Shepperton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), anti-social behaviour (84) and shoplifting (51) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 686th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shepperton | Spelthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 384 | 9,305 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.5 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,085 | 107,074 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shepperton peaked in the year to August 2018 (530 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (347). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 384 | 75.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 398 | 78.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 410 | 80.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 397 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 347 | 68.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 487 | 95.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 488 | 96.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 484 | 95.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 530 | 104.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shepperton recorded notably more drugs (32% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (39% below) and criminal damage and arson (30% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 64 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 16.5 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 10.0 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Public order | 33 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Drugs | 22 | 4.3 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shepperton; the highest is Addlestone (93.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Hersham (47.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shepperton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weybridge | 979 | 58.5 | -23% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,252 | 81.6 | +8% |
| Ashford Common | 612 | 67.6 | -10% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,823 | 84.2 | +11% |
| Hersham | 683 | 47.2 | -37% |
| Addlestone | 1,298 | 93.3 | +24% |
| Chertsey | 1,018 | 83.9 | +11% |
| Ashford (Spelthorne) | 1,830 | 71.4 | -5% |
Shepperton Town is the one area listed within Shepperton, with 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepperton Town | Neighbourhood | 6,901 | 514 | 74.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Shepperton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near High Street | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Swan Walk | 24 |
| On or near Claremont Drive | 17 |
| On or near Russell Road | 15 |
| On or near Fairwater Drive | 13 |
| On or near Riverside | 13 |
| On or near Thames Meadow | 13 |
| On or near Araby Corner | 11 |
Of the 300 crimes in Shepperton with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Shepperton has an estimated population of 5,085 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shepperton average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shepperton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shepperton a safe place to live?
Shepperton recorded 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 686th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Shepperton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Shepperton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shepperton was down 4% on the year before: 384 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 398 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shepperton?
About 5,085 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shepperton?
Shepperton 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.