Crime in Hersham: statistics, rates and trends
680 crimes were recorded in Hersham in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hersham at a glance
- Crime trends in Hersham
- Types of crime in Hersham
- Hersham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hersham
- Streets with the most crime in Hersham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hersham
- Population and deprivation in Hersham
- Questions about crime in Hersham
- About this data
680 crimes were recorded in Hersham in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 287 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hersham has the 1,207th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hersham | Elmbridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 680 | 8,700 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.0 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,470 | 141,926 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hersham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,015 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (680). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 680 | 47.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 775 | 53.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 834 | 57.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 779 | 53.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 844 | 58.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 901 | 62.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,015 | 70.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 874 | 60.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 897 | 62.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hersham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in drugs (+17%) and other theft (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-27%) and other crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 19.8 | 0.58 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 5.8 | 0.38 | -18% |
| Public order | 65 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -18% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.5 | 0.54 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -17% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.7 | 0.20 | -4% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -27% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.50 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.42 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hersham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hersham recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hersham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hersham recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hersham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hersham recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hersham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hersham recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hersham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hersham recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hersham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hersham recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hersham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hersham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hersham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hersham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hersham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hersham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hersham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hersham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hersham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hersham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hersham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hersham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hersham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hersham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hersham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hersham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hersham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hersham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hersham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,239 | 81.1 | +73% |
| Esher | 569 | 60.6 | +29% |
| Weybridge | 984 | 58.8 | +25% |
| Shepperton | 389 | 76.5 | +63% |
| Cobham (Elmbridge) | 1,328 | 71.2 | +52% |
| West Molesey | 2,395 | 49.6 | +5% |
| Byfleet | 821 | 62.1 | +32% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,794 | 82.9 | +76% |
1 areas within Hersham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hersham Village had the highest rate (51.9 per 1,000) and Hersham Village the lowest (51.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hersham Village | Neighbourhood | 8,104 | 421 | 51.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hersham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Alderson Grove | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Snellings Road | 16 |
| On or near Falmouth Road | 15 |
| On or near Claremont Close | 15 |
| On or near Thrupps Lane | 15 |
| On or near Arch Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hersham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 265 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 10.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hersham has an estimated population of 14,470. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hersham sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hersham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Hersham a safe place to live?
Hersham recorded 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hersham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Hersham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hersham was down 12% on the year before: 680 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 775 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hersham?
Hersham is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hersham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.