Shepperton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Shepperton's crime profile in November 2023 revealed a stark contrast between its overall low rate and specific category anomalies. The area's crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 34.7% below the UK average, a position reinforced by its consistently low violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000—31% below the national figure. However, the data also highlighted an unexpected outlier: shoplifting, which occurred at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, nearly double the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be partly explained by the area's proximity to major retail hubs and the timing of Black Friday sales, which typically draw shoppers from surrounding commuter towns. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (36%), shoplifting (24%), and anti-social behaviour (12%)—reflect a mix of local and national trends. While violent crime remained subdued, the rise in shoplifting suggests a need for targeted measures in high-traffic areas. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall decline from the previous month's 6.4 rate indicates a broader trend of stability. This data reinforces Shepperton's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Spelthorne, despite the shoplifting anomaly that deserves closer attention.

November saw a 100% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 75% drop in public order offences, which fell from four to one. The most striking deviation from the UK average was shoplifting, which occurred at 1.2 per 1,000 residents—nearly double the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to Black Friday shopping patterns, with local retailers reporting higher foot traffic in the first week of the month. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained 31% below the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000, a figure that suggests the area's community policing efforts may be having a measurable impact. Residents concerned about theft should note the 118% above-average shoplifting rate, which indicates a need for continued vigilance in retail areas during peak shopping periods.

Shepperton's crime rate in November 2023 dropped 24.2% from 6.4 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, marking the lowest monthly figure since early 2023. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over the past six months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 206 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national averages. While this monthly exposure is well below the UK average, seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic during Bonfire Night may have contributed to the decline. The population context further illustrates that even with the 25 reported crimes, the impact per resident remains minimal, reinforcing Shepperton's status as a low-crime built-up area within Spelthorne.