Hersham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Hersham’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for nearly half (48.3%) of all reported crimes. With 28 incidents recorded, this category remained the most prevalent, significantly below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 (20% lower). The area’s overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 — 42.3% below the UK average — reflects a broader trend of lower-than-national-level criminal activity, likely influenced by Hersham’s built-up character and established community structures. Anti-social behaviour followed with 15.5% of total crimes.6 per 1,000 was 39% below the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast between local and national patterns. Public order offences, at 8.6% of total crimes, also remained below the UK average. Seasonal factors may have played a role in these figures: January’s post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days likely contributed to lower outdoor crime rates. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests that local dynamics — such as social interactions in built-up areas or community tensions — may be significant drivers. The stability in overall crime rates compared to the previous month, despite sharp fluctuations in specific categories, indicates a combination of seasonal trends and local circumstances. This data underscores Hersham’s position as a relatively safe area, though targeted attention to rising anti-social behaviour and weapons possession may be warranted.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour, with cases rising by 200% from three to nine incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, raises questions about local triggers, such as post-holiday social patterns or community tensions. Possession of weapons and shoplifting both doubled from zero to two cases, a notable anomaly that could indicate seasonal shifts or isolated incidents. Conversely, burglary and other crime both decreased by 50%, suggesting possible improvements in security measures or reduced opportunities during the post-holiday period. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with 28 cases — 20% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This category’s stability contrasts with the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, highlighting a mixed picture of local crime trends. Residents might find the drop in burglary rates particularly reassuring, though the increase in weapons possession warrants attention.

Hersham’s crime rate remained stable at 4.1 per 1,000 in January 2025, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in local crime dynamics over the past month. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that aligns with the area’s low overall crime profile. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 241 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. With a population of 14,003, this rate underscores the relatively low likelihood of encountering crime in Hersham compared to the UK average. The stability in crime rates may reflect the area’s established community structures and ongoing local initiatives, though no specific programmes are cited in the data. This low monthly exposure, combined with the area’s built-up character, suggests that Hersham’s residents experience crime at a frequency significantly below national levels, even as specific categories like anti-social behaviour show sharp month-on-month increases.