Chertsey Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Chertsey’s crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 25.6% of all reported incidents. This category, which recorded 20 crimes, was 41% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a disparity that may reflect the area’s relatively stable social fabric and community policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 20.5% of the total, with 16 incidents reported. While this figure was 1% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, the proximity to the national rate suggests that local factors—such as the presence of public spaces and commuter activity—play a role in shaping these patterns. Criminal damage and arson, at 10.3% of reported crimes, stood out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 21%, potentially linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial properties, which may require more frequent maintenance or face specific vulnerabilities. Seasonal context offers further insight: the start of summer, with its longer days and early tourism, may have influenced both the rise in drug-related crimes and the decline in shoplifting, as outdoor activity and retail footfall shifted. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, 16% below the UK average, underscores Chertsey’s position as a relatively safe built-up area, though the interplay of local demographics and seasonal rhythms continues to shape its crime profile.

June 2025 saw a sharp 150% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from two to five incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 residents, where Chertsey’s rate stood at 0.4 per 1,000. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened enforcement activity or shifts in local drug distribution networks. Other theft rose by 100%, from three to six incidents, possibly linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the early summer. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 45.5%, with 16 incidents reported, marking a notable departure from the previous month’s 11. This increase could be tied to the start of the summer season and extended daylight hours, which may encourage more public gatherings. Conversely, public order offences fell by 41.7%, from 12 to 7, and shoplifting dropped by 40%, from 10 to 6—both declines consistent with seasonal trends as tourism and retail activity shift. Vehicle crime also decreased by 40%, from five to three incidents, reflecting reduced parking congestion in residential areas during the summer months.

Chertsey’s crime rate in June 2025 fell by 17.9% compared to the previous month’s rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents, bringing the total to 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where summer months often see reduced property crimes due to increased community presence and daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in June, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity without suggesting a sharp spike or dip in overall safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 11,508. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to similar-sized areas, though local factors such as Chertsey’s proximity to commuter routes and retail hubs may influence this figure. The reduction in vehicle crime and shoplifting—down 40% and 40% respectively—suggests potential links to seasonal retail activity and changes in public behaviour as summer begins.