Hersham Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 saw Hersham maintain a significantly lower crime rate than the UK average, with 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 8.0. This 37.5% deficit reflects a persistent pattern of lower-than-average crime in the area, though specific types of crime reveal local trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30% of all reported crimes, a category where Hersham's rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (18.6% of total) and public order offences (11.4%) followed, with both categories also showing substantial gaps relative to national figures. The seasonal shift in May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor activity—likely contributes to higher reported violence, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. This built-up area within Elmbridge, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, appears to benefit from community cohesion and local policing efforts, though the rise in vehicle crime and burglary in later months suggests areas for targeted intervention.

May 2023 revealed sharp increases in three categories, with vehicle crime surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and burglary doubling to 6 cases—a 100% rise. These jumps contrast with declines in other theft (-42.9%) and criminal damage (-28.6%), though the former two categories remain below UK averages. The spike in vehicle crime, while still at 0.3 per 1,000 (33% below the UK rate), may reflect increased car ownership or changes in parking patterns. Meanwhile, 'other crime'—a category including unclassified incidents—tripled from 1 to 3, though its UK average (0.1 per 1,000) is 43% higher. Residents should be particularly vigilant around parked vehicles and unsecured property, given the disproportionate rise in these areas. The violence and sexual offences category, while still below the UK average, saw a 16% decrease from April, possibly linked to seasonal changes in socialising patterns. This contrast between rising property-related crimes and falling violent crimes highlights shifting dynamics in local crime trends.

Hersham's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 9.4% from April's 4.6 per 1,000.5% below the UK average. Over the course of the month, 70 crimes were reported—roughly 2 per day—translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 200 residents. This rate is lower than the UK average, where residents face one crime for every 125 people. The 9.4% increase compared to April may be attributed to the seasonal shift, with longer evenings and bank holidays potentially increasing opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the overall crime rate remains comfortably below the national benchmark, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies are effective. The daily crime figure, while slightly higher than April, is still low by UK standards, with residents facing far fewer incidents than in most comparable areas. This comparison underscores Hersham's relative safety, even as targeted crime types like vehicle crime and burglary show concerning upward trends.