Headley Down and Headley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Headley Down and Headley, a built-up area within East Hampshire, recorded a crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 — 72% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 66.7% of the 12 total crimes reported, followed by burglary (16.7%) and anti-social behaviour and shoplifting (8.3% each). The low overall rate aligns with the area’s character as a small, low-density built-up area, where community cohesion and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors, however, introduced notable fluctuations. November’s shorter evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely heightened the risk of alcohol-related incidents, which may have contributed to the 33.3% month-on-month rise in violence and sexual offences. Meanwhile, Black Friday shopping could have created temporary vulnerabilities, though shoplifting rates remained exceptionally low nationally. The area’s crime profile thus reflects a combination of geographic traits and seasonal rhythms, with underlying patterns suggesting a strong baseline of public safety.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, with one incident reported — a sharp contrast to the previous month’s zero cases. This rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened retail activity around Black Friday, though the area’s overall shoplifting rate (0.2 per 1,000) remains 64% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences rose by 33.3% (from 6 to 8 cases), a shift that could be linked to the season’s shorter evenings and increased social gatherings. The area’s rate for this category (1.4 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting that while local factors may amplify certain incidents, broader structural safeguards appear effective. Burglary, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 18% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a deviation that may relate to the area’s built-up character and potential vulnerabilities in residential security. These figures illustrate how local dynamics interact with national trends, with Headley Down and Headley’s crime mix diverging in key categories from the UK profile.

Compared to the previous month, November 2023 saw a 9.2% increase in the area’s crime rate, rising from 2.0 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. While this modest shift may reflect seasonal variations, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, the 12 total crimes reported over November equate to roughly zero crimes per day, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 467 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. With a population of 5,609, the area’s small size and likely tight-knit community structure may contribute to this low exposure. These statistics provide residents with a clear sense of context: while local factors can influence crime patterns, the area’s overall safety remains markedly above the UK average, suggesting that targeted community engagement and environmental design may play a role in sustaining this profile.