Chertsey Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chertsey recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, marking an 11.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a broadly stable security environment in the built-up area within Runnymede, where violent crimes and property crimes each accounted for 35.9% of the total 78 reported incidents. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, remained 8% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's generally low levels of severe criminal activity. Seasonal factors in September—such as the return of students to local schools and universities—may partly explain the distribution of crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences typically rising during this period. However, the area's overall safety profile suggests a well-managed balance between community engagement and policing efforts. Property crimes, while significant at 28 incidents, were evenly matched by violent crimes, indicating no major shift in the crime mix. The absence of sharp spikes in high-impact categories like burglary or robbery further supports the stability of Chertsey's crime profile during this month. This data aligns with the character of a mixed-use urban area, where commercial activity and residential density coexist without elevating crime rates.

September 2024 saw marked reductions in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 55% month-on-month from 20 to 9 incidents. This decline, coupled with a 40% drop in burglary cases from 5 to 3, suggests effective community policing or seasonal factors influencing criminal activity. Bicycle theft plummeted by two-thirds, from 3 to 1 incident, a shift that may reflect increased visibility of cyclists during the month or improved security measures. Conversely, other theft rose sharply by 100% to 8 incidents, potentially linked to heightened retail activity during the back-to-school period. Drug-related crimes also increased by 50%, though this category remains below the UK average at 0.3 per 1,000. The area's performance in violence and sexual offences—35.9% of all crimes—remains 8% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of severe violence compared to national trends. Public order offences, at 6 incidents, were 11% below the UK average, a contrast to the 32% deficit seen in anti-social behaviour. These variations highlight the combination of local demographics and broader national crime patterns, with Chertsey's urban character likely contributing to its distinct profile.

Chertsey's crime rate in September 2024 (6.8 per 1,000) represented a 22.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.7 per 1,000, underscoring a significant improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile. When scaled to the local population of 11,508 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 148 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the effectiveness of local policing strategies, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and burglary. While the overall crime rate remains 11.7% below the UK average, the monthly exposure metric provides a concrete measure for residents: the likelihood of experiencing a crime is substantially reduced compared to the national average. This context is critical for understanding the tangible impact of the rate reduction, as it directly relates to the lived experience of Chertsey's residents. The contrast with the previous month's higher rate also highlights the potential influence of seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which may have affected both criminal activity and community engagement levels.