Surrey Police

Is Hersham Safe?

Crime statistics for Hersham. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 709 crimes
20 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

709 Crimes (last 12 months)
23.7% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓12.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 709 total crimes recorded in Hersham

Violent Crime
297 41.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
100 14.1%
Public Order
68 9.6%
Other Theft
47 6.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
45 6.3%
Drugs
34 4.8%
Burglary
28 3.9%
Shoplifting
28 3.9%
Vehicle Crime
20 2.8%
Other Crime
18 2.5%
Bicycle Theft
11 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
5 0.7%
Theft from Person
5 0.7%
Robbery
3 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Hersham — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hersham safe?

Hersham has a CrimeRadar safety score of 20/100, rated High Crime. A total of 709 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Hersham are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Hersham in the last 12 months?

709 crimes were recorded in Hersham in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 12.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (812 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 297 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Hersham?

The most common crime in Hersham is Violent Crime, with 297 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 41.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Hersham increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Hersham is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.7% — from 812 crimes in the previous 12 months to 709 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Hersham?

Hersham has a safety score of 20 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Hersham compare to the Surrey Police average?

Hersham has a safety score of 20/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 14/100. Hersham is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Hersham?

23.7% of crimes recorded in Hersham resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Surrey Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Hersham?

297 violent crimes were recorded in Hersham in the last 12 months — representing 41.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 100 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Hersham last updated?

The crime data for Hersham was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Hersham with other areas?

You can compare Hersham with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.