Total Crime Rate
41.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Read Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Thames Ditton , and the 191st lowest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Read Close (KT7 0BN) in the last 12 months was 41.7 per 1,000 residents and was 38.9% higher than the Thames Ditton average (30.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Read Close (KT7 0BN), the main crime hotspot is near Raphael Drive. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thames Ditton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linden Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Read Close | Under investigation |
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