Crime in Walton-on-Thames: statistics, rates and trends

2,239 crimes were recorded in Walton-on-Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 787 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Walton-on-Thames has the 598th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Walton-on-Thames was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,583 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,025). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 Walton-on-Thames 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 drugs, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+65%) and possession of weapons (+23%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-50%) and vehicle crime (-48%).

Violence and sexual offences in Walton-on-Thames

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walton-on-Thames recorded 787 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Walton-on-Thames

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walton-on-Thames recorded 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Walton-on-Thames

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walton-on-Thames recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Walton-on-Thames

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walton-on-Thames recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Walton-on-Thames

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walton-on-Thames recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Walton-on-Thames

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walton-on-Thames recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Walton-on-Thames

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walton-on-Thames recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Walton-on-Thames

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walton-on-Thames recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Walton-on-Thames

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walton-on-Thames recorded 54 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 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Walton-on-Thames

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walton-on-Thames recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Walton-on-Thames

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walton-on-Thames recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Walton-on-Thames

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walton-on-Thames recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Walton-on-Thames

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walton-on-Thames recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Walton-on-Thames

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walton-on-Thames recorded 12 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

3 areas within Walton-on-Thames, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Walton Central had the highest rate (133.4 per 1,000) and Walton South the lowest (56.7). 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 Walton-on-Thames over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walton-on-Thames 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.

Walton-on-Thames has an estimated population of 27,598. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walton-on-Thames sits in decile 7.6, 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 Walton-on-Thames. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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