Headley Down and Headley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Headley Down and Headley’s crime mix in December 2025 reveals a profile markedly different from the UK average. With a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—64.3% below the national average—the area’s data highlights a unique balance between violent and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all incidents, a figure that remains 49% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests a lower prevalence of violent crime in the area, potentially linked to its small population and limited commercial activity. Property crimes, though less frequent than violent crimes, still make up 28% of incidents, with burglary at 14.3% and other theft categories contributing an additional 14%. The absence of significant property crime spikes, such as those seen in urban centres, may reflect the area’s rural-adjacent character and lower foot traffic. Seasonal factors in December, including extended evenings and holiday-related disruptions, may have influenced the increase in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. However, the overall crime rate’s consistency with previous months indicates that these shifts are not indicative of a broader trend. The low crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent crimes, illustrates a community where personal safety is prioritised, but localised incidents remain possible. This balance may be shaped by the area’s built-up nature, which offers limited public spaces for large-scale property crime but maintains a close-knit environment where interpersonal conflicts could escalate.

December saw notable shifts in crime types, with anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and theft from the person all increasing by 100% compared to November. This spike in non-violent crimes may reflect holiday-related factors, such as increased social gatherings or empty homes during the festive season. Meanwhile, violent crime fell by 22.2%, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 9 to 7 incidents. This category remains 49% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a persistent divergence in local crime patterns. Burglary also decreased by 33.3%, aligning with broader trends in property crime that are 43% above the UK average. Residents may find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it indicates a potential rise in disruptive incidents during the month. The balance between violent and property crimes—50% vs 28%—contrasts with the UK’s more even distribution, hinting at unique socio-economic dynamics in the area.

Headley Down and Headley’s crime rate in December 2025 fell to 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 12.3% drop from the previous month’s rate of 2.9. This decline, while modest, aligns with the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. Daily crime figures show just 0.45 crimes per day on average, translating to roughly one crime reported for every 401 residents over the month. This monthly exposure metric highlights the rarity of crime in the area, offering reassurance to local residents. When scaled to the population of 5,609, the rate underscores that most households experience no crime at all during a typical month. The absence of a UK-wide daily comparison figure means this local context remains distinct, but the low frequency of incidents suggests that community vigilance and environmental factors—such as limited commercial activity—may contribute to the area’s safety. This contrast with UK averages, particularly in violent crime and property crime categories, reinforces Headley’s position as an outlier in national crime trends.