Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chertsey Meads area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Chertsey Riverside , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Runnymede .
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 Chertsey Meads (KT16 8LN) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.7% lower than the Chertsey Riverside average (89.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chertsey Meads (KT16 8LN), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chertsey Riverside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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