Farnham Town Centre vs Hersham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Farnham Town Centre Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Hersham Surrey Police

      Farnham Town Centre vs Hersham Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Farnham Town Centre
      Surrey Police
      817 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      39.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hersham
      Surrey Police
      709 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      23.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnham Town Centre
      B Hersham
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      817
      709
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      783
      812
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↓12.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.1%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnham Town Centre
      B Hersham
      Violent Crime
      266 ↑18%
      297 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↑16%
      100 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑16%
      47 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓37%
      20 ↓58%
      Burglary
      14 ↓46%
      28 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↑41%
      45 ↓44%
      Drugs
      13 ↑44%
      34 ↑36%
      Public Order
      98 ↓4%
      68 ↓28%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      89 ↓14%
      28 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓20%
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      11 ↑175%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓70%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓38%
      18 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hersham is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnham Town Centre safer than Hersham?

      Farnham Town Centre has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 817 crimes in the last 12 months. Hersham has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 709 crimes. Hersham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnham Town Centre vs Hersham?

      Farnham Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hersham shows -12.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnham Town Centre and Hersham?

      In Farnham Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Hersham, it is Violent Crime (297 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnham Town Centre and Hersham?

      Farnham Town Centre recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hersham recorded 100. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Farnham Town Centre vs Hersham?

      Violent crime in Farnham Town Centre totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 297 in Hersham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnham Town Centre and Hersham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnham Town Centre recorded 783 crimes (now 817, a change of +4.3%). Hersham recorded 812 crimes previously (now 709, -12.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnham Town Centre and Hersham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Farnham Town Centre has a resolution rate of 39.1% and Hersham has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnham Town Centre and Hersham?

      Farnham Town Centre falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Hersham is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Farnham Town Centre and Hersham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Farnham Town Centre or Hersham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farnham Town Centre and Hersham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.