Crime in Hersham, Surrey
246 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Hersham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 21 a month. That puts it 16th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 27% below the median town. The most recent months were 22% higher than the months before.
Recorded crimes by month
Busiest month: June 2026 (33). Quietest month: December 2025 (14).
What kinds of crime
| Category | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 99 | 40% |
| Public order | 29 | 12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 11% |
| Criminal damage arson | 20 | 8% |
| Other theft | 17 | 7% |
| Drugs | 15 | 6% |
| Burglary | 11 | 4% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 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.