Chertsey Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chertsey’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, 14.9% below the UK average of 7.4. This improvement reflects a broader trend in reducing violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.5% of all reported crimes—nearly 22% below the national average for this category. The area’s crime profile remains shaped by its character as a commuter-oriented town within Runnymede, where seasonal transitions influence patterns. September, marked by the return of students to local schools and universities, likely contributed to a shift in crime dynamics, with public order offences and shoplifting declining amid the month’s quieter evenings. Property crimes, which make up 45.2% of all incidents, were dominated by other theft (12.3%) and criminal damage (12.3%), though these categories remain below the UK average for theft and above for damage. The seasonal context of September—nights drawing in and school routines resuming—may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes, while the persistence of property-related offences suggests ongoing challenges in securing high-traffic areas. This month’s data underscores a generally safer environment compared to the UK, though targeted efforts may still be needed to address specific vulnerabilities.

September 2025 saw a 47.7% drop in violence and sexual offences compared to August, with reported incidents falling from 44 to 23. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition, as reduced evening activity in the town centre may have limited opportunities for such crimes. Public order offences also fell sharply by 54.5%, from 11 to 5, potentially reflecting quieter community interactions as schools resumed. However, three categories rose significantly: burglary, robbery, and bicycle theft, each doubling from zero to two, one, and three incidents respectively. These increases may be linked to the start of the academic year, with new students leaving bicycles unsecured in campus areas. Bicycle theft in Chertsey was 329% above the UK average, highlighting a stark local vulnerability. While violence and sexual offences remained 22% below the national average, other theft and criminal damage were 60% and 51% above UK rates respectively, suggesting a mixed picture of local crime trends. Residents may want to be particularly vigilant about securing personal property in high-traffic zones.

Chertsey’s crime rate in September 2025 (6.3 per 1,000) marked an 18.9% decrease from August’s 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 73 incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 158 residents, a ratio that places Chertsey among the safer built-up areas in the UK. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to the national average, which typically sees one crime for every 130 residents. The population of 11,508 further underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents, with each resident facing a 0.063% chance of being directly affected by crime this month. The contrast between Chertsey’s performance and the UK average is most pronounced in violent crime categories, where the area’s rate of violence and sexual offences was 22% below the national figure. This suggests that local factors—such as effective policing in high-risk areas or community initiatives—may be contributing to the area’s safer profile. However, the sharp rise in bicycle theft and other theft highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific crime hotspots.