Headley Down and Headley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Headley Down and Headley's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 48.7% below the UK average of 7.6. This stark contrast highlights the built-up area's status as one of the safest in the country, particularly when compared to the national trend of higher crime rates in urban centres. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77.3% of all reported incidents, compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. While this category was 16% above the national rate, it remained significantly lower than the UK average for violent crime. The seasonal context of November—characterised by dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night—may have influenced the rise in violent incidents, though the overall rate remains far below the national average. Property-related crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, saw a notable decline, with both categories increasing from zero to one incident each. This suggests a shift in criminal activity towards more immediate, opportunistic acts rather than long-term planning. The area's anti-social behaviour rate, at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, is 82% below the UK average, indicating a strong local response to disruptive activity. These figures reinforce the area's status as a low-crime environment, though the slight increase in violence and sexual offences warrants ongoing monitoring. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its relatively low population density and community cohesion, likely contributes to its consistently low crime profile. This is further supported by the monthly exposure figure of one crime per 255 residents, which underscores the rarity of incidents in the community. The data also highlights the importance of seasonal factors in shaping crime patterns, with events like Bonfire Night potentially influencing violent crime rates. Overall, the area's performance in November 2024 aligns with its historical trend of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average, despite the occasional spikes in specific categories.

November saw a 41.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 12 to 17 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, may be linked to seasonal factors such as dark evenings and Bonfire Night events. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime both doubled from zero to one incident each, indicating a rare but notable uptick in property-related crime. Anti-social behaviour cases dropped by 83.3%, from six to one, reflecting a possible reduction in public disturbances during the month. The area's burglary rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents is 35% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the low crime profile of built-up areas in East Hampshire. Residents may find the 1-in-255 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant, as it underscores the rarity of incidents in their local community. These changes highlight a mixed picture, with violent crime rising while property crime dipped, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in specific areas.

Headley Down and Headley's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 48.7% below the UK average of 7.6. This stark contrast underscores the area’s position as one of the safest in the country, particularly when compared to the national trend of higher crime rates in urban centres. Locally, the monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported incident for every 255 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the community. Over the course of the month, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day, a figure consistent with the area’s character as a built-up zone within East Hampshire. This low density of incidents aligns with the broader pattern of reduced opportunities for crime in areas with strong community cohesion and lower population density. The area’s burglary rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents, 35% below the UK average, further reinforces this trend. These figures suggest that the built-up nature of the area, combined with local efforts to maintain order, may contribute to its consistently low crime profile.