Hersham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Hersham maintain a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 57.1% below the UK average of 7.0. This performance, consistent with Hersham’s historical trend of low crime, reflects the area’s character as a suburban commuter town with limited commercial density and strong community policing. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of total incidents (14 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.9%) and drugs (9.5%). These figures align with Hersham’s demographic profile: a largely residential area with minimal nightlife or high-traffic retail zones, which typically drive higher rates of violent and property crime. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and holiday absences—likely contributed to the reduction in shoplifting and public order offences, as fewer people were present in public spaces. However, the low rate of violence and sexual offences, 61% below the UK average, suggests that local initiatives such as community engagement and targeted patrols may be effective in mitigating risks. The area’s low crime profile is further reinforced by its performance in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order, which both fell significantly below national averages. Despite the surge in drug-related crimes, the overall crime picture remains stable, indicating that Hersham’s approach to crime prevention continues to yield positive outcomes.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in December 2025 was the 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to four incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggests emerging patterns that may warrant closer attention. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 80%, from five to one incident—a stark contrast that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during holiday closures. Violence and sexual offences also dropped by 41.7%, from 24 to 14 incidents, a decline consistent with the reduced presence of young people in public spaces during the festive period. Anti-social behaviour remained low, at 0.4 per 1,000, 57% below the UK average, reinforcing Hersham’s reputation as a relatively calm residential area. The 200% rise in vehicle crime, from one to three incidents, highlights a growing vulnerability in parking areas, linked to increased holiday travel and temporary vehicle storage. These shifts illustrate a combination of local dynamics and broader seasonal trends.

Hersham's December 2025 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the quieter pace of late December, when many residents are away for holidays and commercial activity slows. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 333 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the area’s population of 14,003. Daily, the area saw an average of one crime per day, a statistic that reflects the overall stability in crime trends despite seasonal fluctuations. While the UK average crime rate remains significantly higher at 7.0 per 1,000, Hersham’s consistent performance below this benchmark underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement. The shift in crime types—particularly the rise in drug-related offences—suggests evolving challenges that may require targeted interventions. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime or violent incidents indicates that Hersham remains a relatively secure environment compared to broader UK trends.