Hersham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.4% of reported crimes in Hersham during January 2024, making them the dominant category in the area's crime profile. At 5.1 per 1,000 residents, the local crime rate is 31.1% below the UK average of 7.4, a gap that reflects Hersham's suburban character and potential effectiveness of local policing. The breakdown shows anti-social behaviour (15.5%) and other theft (12.7%) as the next most significant contributors, with their combined share highlighting the area's focus on managing low-level disorder. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as January's post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall may have shifted criminal activity away from high-traffic areas. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (82% below UK average) suggests that local retail environments—perhaps with fewer opportunities for opportunistic theft—contribute to this trend. Meanwhile, the area's violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) remains lower than the UK average of 2.6, a disparity that may stem from Hersham's lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between managing persistent issues like anti-social behaviour and maintaining a rate that is significantly below national benchmarks.

January 2024 saw a 350% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This jump, though unexplained by data, may reflect shifting criminal priorities during the post-holiday period. Concurrently, 'other crime' doubled to 3 cases, and vehicle crime rose 150% to 5. These increases contrast with steep declines in drug-related offences (-75%) and possession of weapons (-50%), possibly linked to seasonal changes or enforcement efforts. The area's violence and sexual offences rate (1.6 per 1,000) remains 38% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Hersham's suburban profile. Anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) also lags the UK average by 19%, suggesting effective community management of disruptive incidents. Shoplifting dropped 82% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's retail mix and local policing strategies.

Hersham's crime rate in January 2024 rose 12.7% compared to December's 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. Daily, the area saw an average of two crimes reported per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 197 residents, highlighting the relatively low density of incidents despite the year-on-year increase. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, underscores the need for ongoing community vigilance. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with the 12.7% rise, the rate remains well below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This contrast suggests that local factors—such as Hersham's suburban character, mixed land use, and proximity to commuter routes—may temper broader national trends. The daily and monthly metrics provide tangible benchmarks for residents to assess their own risk profiles in relation to the area's overall safety context.