Crime in Weybridge: statistics, rates and trends
979 crimes were recorded in Weybridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weybridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Weybridge
- Types of crime in Weybridge
- Weybridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Weybridge
- Streets with the most crime in Weybridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weybridge
- Demographics of Weybridge
- Questions about crime in Weybridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (337), anti-social behaviour (131) and public order (107) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 988th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Weybridge | Elmbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 979 | 8,690 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,737 | 141,926 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weybridge peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,482 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (945). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 979 | 58.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,004 | 60.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 945 | 56.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,026 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,121 | 67.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,297 | 77.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,482 | 88.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,240 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,329 | 79.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 47 to 74 and other theft rose from 59 to 79, while drugs fell from 50 to 22 and burglary fell from 56 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 337 | 20.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 7.8 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 107 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Burglary | 31 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Weybridge; the highest is Addlestone (93.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Hersham (47.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weybridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepperton | 384 | 75.5 | +29% |
| Addlestone | 1,298 | 93.3 | +59% |
| Hersham | 683 | 47.2 | -19% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,252 | 81.6 | +40% |
| Byfleet | 825 | 62.4 | +7% |
| Chertsey | 1,018 | 83.9 | +43% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,823 | 84.2 | +44% |
| Ashford Common | 612 | 67.6 | +16% |
Of the 2 areas within Weybridge, Weybridge Riverside had the highest crime rate (89.4 per 1,000) and Oatlands and Burwood Park the lowest (25.3), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weybridge Riverside | Neighbourhood | 7,856 | 702 | 89.4 |
| Oatlands and Burwood Park | Neighbourhood | 8,630 | 218 | 25.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Weybridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ship Yard” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ship Yard | 68 |
| On or near High Street | 62 |
| On or near Dovecote Close | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near The Quadrant | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 20 |
| On or near Limes Road | 20 |
| On or near Castleview Road | 19 |
| On or near Monument Hill | 19 |
Of the 848 crimes in Weybridge with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 131 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 327 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 303 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Weybridge has an estimated population of 16,737 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (56%, against 34%), less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weybridge average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Weybridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weybridge a safe place to live?
Weybridge recorded 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 988th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Weybridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 337 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Weybridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weybridge was down 2% on the year before: 979 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,004 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weybridge?
About 16,737 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weybridge?
Weybridge 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.