Hersham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Hersham during November 2024 reveals a distinct pattern of violent crimes dominating the local landscape, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.3% of all recorded crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically form a larger share of the total. At 4.4 per 1,000 residents, Hersham’s crime rate was 42.1% below the national average of 7.6, underscoring a generally safer environment compared to the UK as a whole. The prominence of violent crimes may be influenced by the area’s built-up character, where social interactions in residential and commercial zones could contribute to higher rates of such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounted for 16.1% of crimes, a figure 37% below the UK average. This could reflect community-focused policing efforts or the relative compactness of Hersham’s population, which may limit the spread of such incidents. Seasonal factors in November—such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the transition to darker evenings—likely played a role in shaping the crime profile, with increased public gatherings contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, property-related crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained significantly below UK averages, suggesting that the area’s infrastructure or community dynamics may provide a deterrent to such offences. These findings illustrate the unique balance of crime types in Hersham, shaped by both local characteristics and broader seasonal influences.

November 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour, burglary, and 'other crime' each increasing by 100% compared to October. This rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the seasonal context of Bonfire Night, which often sees increased public gatherings and associated disturbances. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 55.6%, potentially reflecting reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. The category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.3% of total crimes, remained 30% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence suggests that Hersham’s crime mix prioritises violent crimes over property-related incidents, a contrast to the UK average where property crimes dominate. The rate of 'other theft' fell by 42.9%, influenced by reduced shopping activity during the post-Christmas period, though November’s Black Friday sales may have had an opposing effect. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local events and crime trends, requiring further contextual analysis.

Hersham's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of November, which typically sees reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in retail areas. On a daily basis, Hersham reported approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 14,003, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 226 residents. This figure underscores the area’s comparatively low crime profile, particularly when contrasted with the UK average. The population context further highlights that even with 62 total crimes recorded, the distribution across a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones contributes to the lower per capita rate. This suggests that the area’s infrastructure and community engagement may play a role in mitigating crime, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.