Surrey Police

Is Esher & Claygate Safe?

Crime statistics for Esher & Claygate. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 543 crimes
35 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

543 Crimes (last 12 months)
14.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑6.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 543 total crimes recorded in Esher & Claygate

Violent Crime
180 33.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
78 14.4%
Public Order
52 9.6%
Other Theft
42 7.7%
Vehicle Crime
36 6.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
33 6.1%
Burglary
30 5.5%
Drugs
29 5.3%
Shoplifting
27 5%
Other Crime
11 2%
Possession of Weapons
9 1.7%
Robbery
8 1.5%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.7%
Theft from Person
4 0.7%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Esher & Claygate — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esher & Claygate safe?

Esher & Claygate has a CrimeRadar safety score of 35/100, rated Below Average. A total of 543 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 6.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Esher & Claygate are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Esher & Claygate in the last 12 months?

543 crimes were recorded in Esher & Claygate in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 6.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (512 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 180 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Esher & Claygate?

The most common crime in Esher & Claygate is Violent Crime, with 180 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Esher & Claygate increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Esher & Claygate is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 6.1% — from 512 crimes in the previous 12 months to 543 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Esher & Claygate?

Esher & Claygate has a safety score of 35 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Esher & Claygate compare to the Surrey Police average?

Esher & Claygate has a safety score of 35/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 26/100. Esher & Claygate is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Esher & Claygate?

14.3% of crimes recorded in Esher & Claygate resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Surrey Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Esher & Claygate?

180 violent crimes were recorded in Esher & Claygate in the last 12 months — representing 33.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 78 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Esher & Claygate last updated?

The crime data for Esher & Claygate was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Esher & Claygate with other areas?

You can compare Esher & Claygate with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.