Hersham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hersham's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1. This disparity underscores the area's relatively low risk profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.1% of all crimes, with 32 incidents reported—2.3 per 1,000 residents, 20% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 10.3% of the total, while public order offences made up 8.8%. These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviour are more prevalent than property-related crimes, a dynamic that may reflect the area's built-up nature and community interactions. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these trends, as June marks the start of summer, a period associated with increased social activity and tourism in nearby regions. However, the data also reveals that property crimes, while less frequent, are not negligible: burglary rose sharply, and bicycle theft surged. These anomalies may point to specific vulnerabilities, such as targeted theft in high-traffic areas or unsecured properties. The overall rate, though low, invites reflection on how local characteristics—such as Hersham's integration within Elmbridge—shape crime dynamics differently from larger urban centres or rural districts. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime, combined with the decline in anti-social behaviour, may indicate effective community policing or seasonal deterrents, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such hypotheses.

June 2025 saw a 300% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a sharp upward trend that contrasts with a 66.7% decline in vehicle crime, which dropped from 6 to 2. This divergence suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during summer or reduced vehicle movement. Bicycle theft also surged by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 cases, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 186%. This anomaly may reflect local conditions, such as the presence of cycling infrastructure or student populations. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 30.4%, from 46 to 32 cases, a drop that could align with the start of summer, when community activities might deter certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour fell by 36.4%, from 11 to 7 incidents, indicating a potential reduction in public disturbances during the month.

Hersham's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 14.9% compared to the previous month, reflecting a decline from 5.7 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while modest, suggests a stabilization in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the risk in tangible terms for residents. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 206 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national averages. This monthly exposure metric underscores that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though the distribution of incidents across categories remains uneven. The population of 14,003 further scales these figures, emphasizing that the crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average despite the area's built-up nature. These numbers, while low, invite consideration of how specific crime types—such as bicycle theft—might reflect local demographics or seasonal patterns.