Hersham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Hersham recorded a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 44.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This marked a significant deviation from national trends, with violent crime dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.2% of all incidents (23 cases), while property crimes made up 28.8% (15 cases). The stark contrast between these categories suggests a local dynamic where interpersonal conflict and disorder may outweigh economic crime. Seasonal factors in February—characterised by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to this imbalance, though the prominence of violent crime remains notable. Burglary, though a smaller portion of the total, saw a sharp increase in February compared to the UK average, reflecting local vulnerabilities in property security. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both significantly below UK averages, consistent with Hersham's likely character as a quieter, more tightly knit built-up area. The data hints at a community where social cohesion may temper some forms of crime, though the elevated rate of violent incidents warrants further consideration of local social and environmental factors.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in burglary, rising from one incident to five. This surge, though still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), suggests a sudden vulnerability in local property security. Concurrently, other crime and bicycle theft both doubled, indicating potential shifts in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 44.4%, from nine to five incidents, a drop that may reflect seasonal trends or local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences. (from 28 to 23), remained 32% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent divergence from national norms. This contrast between violent crime and property crime—where the former dominated but remained below the UK average—raises questions about the area's unique characteristics. For residents, the 400% increase in burglary is a particularly salient figure, underscoring the need for vigilance in home security measures. The broader picture, however, suggests a community where interpersonal crime is more prevalent than economic crime, possibly influenced by social structures or demographics distinct from the UK average.

Hersham's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 3.7 per 1,000, a 10.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical low activity of winter months, though the persistent gap from the UK average remains striking. On a daily basis, Hersham experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in February, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregate rates. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 269 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Hersham among the safer areas in the UK. With a population of 14,030, the local context is crucial: the 1-in-269 statistic translates to a relatively low individual risk, particularly when compared to the UK's higher overall rates. However, the disparity in crime types—violent crime being more prevalent than property crime—adds nuance to this comparison. While the UK's average burglary rate is 0.3 per 1,000, Hersham's rate of 0.4 per 1,000 suggests a localised challenge in property crime prevention. These figures collectively illustrate a community with a lower overall crime burden but specific vulnerabilities that require targeted attention.