Hersham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hersham’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a consistent trend of safety that has seen the area remain 48.8% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure places Hersham in the lower quartile of England and Wales for overall crime, a position likely supported by its character as a semi-rural built-up area within Elmbridge. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (15.8%), and criminal damage and arson (12.3%). These patterns are consistent with the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where public order issues and minor assaults tend to dominate. The seasonal context of September — marking the start of the academic year and the transition to darker evenings — may have influenced the slight uptick in violent crime. The area’s property crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) is significantly below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting that local initiatives or demographics may be contributing to this disparity. While direct causal links, the low levels of vehicle crime and shoplifting could be attributed to Hersham’s limited retail presence and lower population density compared to urban centres. The relatively small number of incidents, combined with the area’s low population, means that crime remains a rare occurrence for most residents. This stability is reinforced by the absence of major criminal trends, with all categories except robbery and possession of weapons remaining well below UK averages. As the area moves into the autumn months, continued monitoring of these patterns will be important to identify any emerging risks or shifts in community dynamics.

September 2023 saw a 100% increase in robbery, with one incident reported after none in August. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 66.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from six to two incidents. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage remained below UK averages by 55% and 17% respectively, suggesting ongoing community efforts to manage disorder. The sharp rise in possession of weapons — from zero to two incidents — highlights a concerning trend that deserves closer attention. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 50%, possibly linked to the start of the academic term and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all incidents, though still 49% below the UK average. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the influence of seasonal transitions.

Hersham’s crime rate in September 2023 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, an 8.1% drop from the previous month’s 4.4 rate. This decline aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile, which remains 48.8% below the UK average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 246 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in Hersham compared to other areas. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the area’s crime statistics reflect a stable environment, with no significant spikes in any category. The drop in vehicle crime by 66.7% and drugs-related offences by 60% may partly reflect seasonal shifts, such as reduced nighttime activity as evenings draw in. However, the increase in robbery and possession of weapons suggests localized factors that require further observation.