Fascist vandalism on
Thames Ditton & Esher Golf Course 

Surrey Police have advised us of the following criminal activity.

You may be aware of an article published in the media regarding a very concerning incident at the above location.

Police currently have four recent crime reports dating from November 2024-February 2025 regarding this damage. The other incidents have not involved any racist/anti-Semitic symbols.

The local neighbourhood team is aware and we will do what we can to identify those responsible and prevent further incidences. Our team of Special PCs attended the location last Friday evening to complete patrols and we will continue to patrol the area at the relevant times (noting that the incidents have occurred early evenings Friday and Saturday). We will also explore whether there are other similar incidents at other local sites, but we are not currently aware of any other incidents.

A statement will be released in the media shortly as below:

Enquiries remain ongoing following reports of criminal damage at Thames Ditton and Esher Golf Club.

Neighbourhood officers visited the club last Tuesday (18 February), after we received reports that a swastika had been carved into one of the greens overnight on 15 February.

All lines of enquiry are being explored, including checking CCTV footage from the area and speaking to people in neighbouring properties. These enquiries remain ongoing.

We have also increased our patrols in the area to deter further offences and to provide reassurance to the local community.

Elmbridge Borough Council has also been made aware of the incident.

It is believed that two dirt bikes may have entered the premises and caused damage on previous occasions. These included reports of dirt bikes entering the premises and causing damage on 11 January 2025 and two reports in November 2024.

Unfortunately, there is no description or number plate of any of the vehicles or those involved.

If you can help us identify those involved or provide any other information which would help us progress our enquiries, please contact us quoting crime ref PR/45250018945. If you do not wish to leave your name, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.