Total Crime Rate
31.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025York Gardens area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Walton Central , and the 142nd 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 York Gardens (KT12 3EP) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% lower than the Walton Central average (102.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around York Gardens (KT12 3EP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rydens Park, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near York Gardens (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Walton Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenwood Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maitland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenwood Place | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Greenwood Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | York Gardens | Under investigation |
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