Crime in Chertsey, Surrey
667 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Chertsey in the 12 months to August 2026, about 56 a month. That is the 13th highest of the 49 Surrey towns compared, so it sits in the busier quarter. Busy town centres record more crime because more people pass through, so this says little about the quieter residential streets around them. It is 99% above the median town. The most recent months were 17% higher than the months before.
Recorded crimes by month
Busiest month: May 2026 (72). Quietest month: February 2026 (37).
What kinds of crime
| Category | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 237 | 36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 14% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 11% |
| Criminal damage arson | 65 | 10% |
| Public order | 50 | 7% |
| Other theft | 48 | 7% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 5% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0% |
How to read this
Police.uk records the approximate location of each crime, and the count here covers a square about 1200 m across centred on the town. A busy high street records more crime than a quiet residential road, so a street-by-street check matters more than the town figure.
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Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.