Hersham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Hersham, the crime rate for June 2024 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 200 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to the national average. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.3% of all reported crimes—still 38% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences followed at 15.7%, though they exceeded the UK average by 31%, suggesting a unique local dynamic in this area. Anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and vehicle crime (8.6%) were also significant, with the latter 11% below the UK average. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns, as June marks the beginning of the summer season. Longer daylight hours and the start of tourism in nearby coastal areas could influence public order issues and vehicle-related crimes, though these remain below the UK average. The lower-than-national rates for property crimes, particularly shoplifting (84% below UK average), may reflect local retail strategies or community policing efforts. This data illustrates a built-up area within Elmbridge where violent crime remains a concern but overall rates remain lower than the UK average, suggesting a combination of geographic and demographic factors shaping the local crime profile.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drugs-related offences surged by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from one to three incidents—a sharp increase that could reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local policing priorities. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 150%, and vehicle crime doubled, suggesting potential links to summer activities or increased outdoor presence. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 60% (from five to two incidents), possibly due to targeted retail security measures or shifts in consumer behaviour during the early summer. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, declined by 38.5% (from 39 to 24 incidents), though they still remained 38% below the UK average for this category. This contrast highlights the combination of local initiatives and broader national trends. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 37.5% (from 16 to 10 incidents), reflecting the impact of community engagement efforts or seasonal changes in public spaces. The data also reveals that public order offences, while contributing 15.7% of total crimes, were 31% above the UK average—a discrepancy that may be attributed to Hersham’s built-up character and the influence of local events during the summer months. These shifts underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types to tailor local responses effectively.

The crime rate in Hersham for June 2024 (5.0 per 1,000) marked a 23.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000, indicating a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, this equated to approximately two crimes reported each day in the built-up area—a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 39% below the UK average. This suggests that residents of Hersham face a lower baseline risk compared to the national average, though local variations in specific crime types—such as public order offences exceeding the UK average—highlight the need for targeted interventions. The population context further illustrates that, with 14,003 residents, the absolute number of crimes (70) is relatively modest, reinforcing the area’s position as a low-crime built-up district within Elmbridge. When compared to the previous month, the overall decline may be partly attributable to seasonal factors, such as the start of summer encouraging more outdoor activity and potentially reducing certain types of crime, or to the effectiveness of local policing strategies. These figures provide a clear benchmark for assessing how Hersham’s crime profile stacks up against both its immediate surroundings and the broader UK context.