Total Crime Rate
33.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cardinal Drive area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Walton Central , and the 150th lowest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cardinal Drive (KT12 3AX) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% lower than the Walton Central average (102.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cardinal Drive (KT12 3AX), the main crime hotspot is near Rydens Park. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Walton Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Rydens Road | Local resolution |
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