Hersham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Hersham, the crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2023 translates to a daily risk of encountering a crime roughly once every 177 residents over the course of the month. This figure, while slightly higher than the previous month’s rate of 5.0, remains 34.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reinforcing Hersham’s status as a comparatively safe built-up area within Elmbridge. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50.6% of the 79 total incidents reported. This category. compared to May, still aligns with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed with 16.5% of total crimes, and its rate of 0.9 per 1,000 was 39% below the UK average, a consistent trend for the area. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely influences crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity and social interactions potentially contributing to the rise in violent offences. However, the absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, which fell by 66.7% and 75% respectively, suggests that local measures or environmental factors may be curbing these types of incidents. The interplay between seasonal dynamics and community-specific characteristics, such as Hersham’s proximity to larger urban centres and its mix of residential and commercial zones, likely shapes these trends. While the increase in violence and drug-related crimes warrants attention, the overall crime profile remains distinct from national averages, highlighting the area’s unique position within the UK’s broader crime profile.

June 2023 marked a significant 90.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 21 to 40 incidents. This surge, though stark, remains 1% below the UK average for this category, suggesting localised factors may have contributed. Concurrently, drug-related crimes saw a 100% jump, with four incidents reported compared to none in May, a shift that may reflect seasonal or community-specific dynamics. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 75%, dropping from four to one incident, linked to reduced travel during the early summer months. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 16.5% of total crimes, remained 39% below the UK average, highlighting Hersham’s consistent performance in this area. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of month-to-month variations and broader crime trends, with some categories showing resilience while others indicate emerging concerns.

June 2023 saw a 12.8% increase in Hersham’s crime rate, rising from 5.0 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 34.1% below the UK average, underscoring its continued position as a relatively low-risk environment. On a daily basis, Hersham recorded approximately three crimes per day in June, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, reflects the area’s smaller population and lower overall crime density. When scaled to the resident population of 14,003, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 177 residents, a ratio that suggests most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. This context is critical for understanding how crime rates, though fluctuating, remain proportionally distant from national benchmarks. The increase in June may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the start of summer and extended daylight hours, which can alter community activity patterns and crime opportunities. However, the underlying stability in the area’s crime profile indicates that local efforts to maintain safety have likely offset broader trends.