Hersham vs Staines Urban

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Hersham Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Staines Urban Surrey Police

      Hersham vs Staines Urban Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hersham
      Surrey Police
      709 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Staines Urban
      Surrey Police
      978 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hersham
      B Staines Urban
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      709
      978
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      812
      1,122
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.7%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hersham
      B Staines Urban
      Violent Crime
      297 ↓7%
      405 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑2%
      148 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓19%
      66 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓58%
      45 ↓36%
      Burglary
      28 ↓10%
      48 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓44%
      87 ↓22%
      Drugs
      34 ↑36%
      33 ↑43%
      Public Order
      68 ↓28%
      79 ↓16%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑12%
      10 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      5
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑175%
      7 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      13 ↑86%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑6%
      29 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hersham safer than Staines Urban?

      Hersham has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 709 crimes in the last 12 months. Staines Urban has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 978 crimes. Hersham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hersham vs Staines Urban?

      Hersham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Staines Urban shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hersham and Staines Urban?

      In Hersham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (297 incidents). In Staines Urban, it is Violent Crime (405 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hersham and Staines Urban?

      Hersham recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staines Urban recorded 148. 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 Staines Urban?

      Violent crime in Hersham totalled 297 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 405 in Staines Urban. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hersham and Staines Urban 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%). Staines Urban recorded 1,122 crimes previously (now 978, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hersham and Staines Urban?

      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 Staines Urban has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hersham and Staines Urban?

      Hersham falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Staines Urban 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 Staines Urban?

      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 Staines Urban on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hersham and Staines Urban. 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.