Crime in Walton-on-Thames: statistics, rates and trends
2,252 crimes were recorded in Walton-on-Thames in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Walton-on-Thames at a glance
- Crime trends in Walton-on-Thames
- Types of crime in Walton-on-Thames
- Walton-on-Thames compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Walton-on-Thames
- Streets with the most crime in Walton-on-Thames
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walton-on-Thames
- Demographics of Walton-on-Thames
- Questions about crime in Walton-on-Thames
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (822), anti-social behaviour (299) and public order (219) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 581st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Walton-on-Thames | Elmbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,252 | 8,690 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.6 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 27,598 | 141,926 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walton-on-Thames peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,545 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,991). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,252 | 81.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,239 | 81.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,991 | 72.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,184 | 79.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,307 | 83.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,159 | 78.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,545 | 92.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,291 | 83.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,210 | 80.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 206 |
| July 2026 | 214 |
| June 2026 | 204 |
| May 2026 | 189 |
| April 2026 | 174 |
| March 2026 | 170 |
| February 2026 | 192 |
| January 2026 | 163 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 198 |
| October 2025 | 199 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walton-on-Thames recorded notably more bicycle theft (62% above the national rate) and drugs (33% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (47% below) and vehicle crime (43% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 20 to 29 and shoplifting rose from 157 to 216, while vehicle crime fell from 150 to 78 and other theft fell from 164 to 128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 822 | 29.8 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 299 | 10.8 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 219 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 216 | 7.8 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 169 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 128 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Drugs | 120 | 4.3 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -48% |
| Burglary | 52 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other crime | 45 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 1.3 | 0.8 | +23% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.1 | 1.4 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Walton-on-Thames; the highest is Sunbury-on-Thames (84.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Hersham (47.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hersham | 683 | 47.2 | -42% |
| Shepperton | 384 | 75.5 | -7% |
| Weybridge | 979 | 58.5 | -28% |
| Esher | 564 | 60.1 | -26% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,823 | 84.2 | +3% |
| West Molesey | 2,388 | 49.4 | -39% |
| Ashford Common | 612 | 67.6 | -17% |
| Byfleet | 825 | 62.4 | -23% |
Of the 3 areas within Walton-on-Thames, Walton Central had the highest crime rate (132.2 per 1,000) and Walton South the lowest (57.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Central | Neighbourhood | 7,904 | 1,045 | 132.2 |
| Walton North | Neighbourhood | 9,309 | 608 | 65.3 |
| Walton South | Neighbourhood | 10,385 | 599 | 57.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Walton-on-Thames over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (211).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 211 |
| On or near Parking Area | 161 |
| On or near Church Walk | 145 |
| On or near Church Street | 75 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Thames Street | 35 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 34 |
| On or near Woodside | 32 |
| On or near Hurtwood Road | 29 |
| On or near Accommodation Road | 27 |
Of the 1,953 crimes in Walton-on-Thames with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 299 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 805 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 615 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Walton-on-Thames has an estimated population of 27,598 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walton-on-Thames average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Walton-on-Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Walton-on-Thames a safe place to live?
Walton-on-Thames recorded 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 581st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Walton-on-Thames?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 822 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (299).
Is crime in Walton-on-Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton-on-Thames was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,252 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,239 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walton-on-Thames?
About 27,598 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walton-on-Thames?
Walton-on-Thames 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.