Headley Down and Headley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Headley Down and Headley recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 in January 2024, a figure 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime (25%) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). This distribution reflects the built-up nature of the area, where proximity to urban centres may contribute to property-related crimes, while the relatively low levels of violent crime suggest a stable community environment. Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours, likely influenced the reduced retail footfall and lower outdoor crime typical of January. However, the absence of a significant rise in theft from the person or drugs-related offences suggests that the area’s crime picture remains relatively consistent with historical trends. The overall rate, while showing a 100% increase from the previous month, remains well within the national context, illustrating the area’s generally low-risk profile despite localized fluctuations.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident to six. This surge, though unexplained, contrasts sharply with the 19% below UK average for violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all crimes. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 200%, from one to three incidents, while theft from the person doubled to one case. Vehicle crime in the area is 120% above the UK average, highlighting a local anomaly. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, though seasonal factors like post-holiday patterns may play a role. Residents should note that while violent crime remains below national levels, vehicle-related incidents are high. The 500% jump in vehicle crime alone warrants attention, as it represents a stark departure from the previous month’s figures.

The crime rate in Headley Down and Headley rose by 100.0% from 2.1 per 1,000 in the previous month to 4.3 per 1,000 in January 2024. This increase, though significant, remains 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during the month, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 5,609, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 234 residents. This figure underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, even as the month-on-month surge suggests a temporary uptick in activity. The shift may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall. The population context reinforces that the area’s crime levels remain well below national benchmarks, even with the recent increase.