Hersham vs North Walton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Hersham Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      North Walton Surrey Police

      Hersham vs North Walton Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hersham
      Surrey Police
      709 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      North Walton
      Surrey Police
      571 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      24.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hersham
      B North Walton
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      709
      571
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      812
      537
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.7%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hersham
      B North Walton
      Violent Crime
      297 ↓7%
      230 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑2%
      71 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓19%
      43 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓58%
      25 ↓4%
      Burglary
      28 ↓10%
      13 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓44%
      35 ↓20%
      Drugs
      34 ↑36%
      48 ↑100%
      Public Order
      68 ↓28%
      45 ↓10%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑12%
      9 ↑350%
      Theft from Person
      5
      10 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑175%
      12 ↑71%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑6%
      18 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Walton is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hersham safer than North Walton?

      Hersham has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 709 crimes in the last 12 months. North Walton has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 571 crimes. North Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hersham vs North Walton?

      Hersham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Walton shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hersham and North Walton?

      In Hersham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (297 incidents). In North Walton, it is Violent Crime (230 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hersham and North Walton?

      Hersham recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Walton recorded 71. 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 Hersham vs North Walton?

      Violent crime in Hersham totalled 297 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 230 in North Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hersham and North Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hersham recorded 812 crimes (now 709, a change of -12.7%). North Walton recorded 537 crimes previously (now 571, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hersham and North Walton?

      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. Hersham has a resolution rate of 23.7% and North Walton has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hersham and North Walton?

      Hersham falls within the Surrey Police boundary. North Walton 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 Hersham and North Walton?

      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 Hersham or North Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hersham and North Walton. 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.