Headley Down and Headley Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant crime category in Headley Down and Headley, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes in February 2025. With a total crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, the area continues to perform significantly better than the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This 59.7% deficit reflects a broader trend of low crime prevalence, consistent with the area’s character as a built-up district within East Hampshire. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution between property and violent offences, with six incidents each in both categories. While violence and sexual offences are 53% below the UK average, criminal damage and arson are 4% above the national rate, highlighting a niche concern. The winter season likely contributes to the subdued crime profile, as lower outdoor activity and pre-spring lull conditions reduce opportunities for theft and public disorder. However, the presence of 6.7% of all crimes classified as anti-social behaviour suggests that interpersonal tensions remain a factor, even in this relatively low-crime environment. The area’s small population and possibly lower population density may further insulate it from the higher crime rates typical of larger urban centres. This February’s data reinforces the notion that Headley Down and Headley maintain a crime profile that is markedly safer than the UK average, though targeted interventions may still be necessary to address the few categories where local rates diverge from national norms.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from zero to one incident each. Burglary, other theft, and drugs all rose sharply, though these remain isolated cases within the broader context of the area’s low crime rate. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both fell by 50%, reflecting a reduction in incidents that may be linked to seasonal factors or local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, decreased by 25% from 8 to 6 incidents, yet still remain 53% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area’s consistent performance in curbing violent crime, even as other categories show volatility. The UK average for criminal damage and arson is 0.5 per 1,000, but Headley Down and Headley’s rate of 0.5 per 1,000 places it just 4% above the national figure, a minor deviation that may warrant closer attention. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the 100% increase in burglary, which, though a single incident, signals a potential emerging trend requiring vigilance. These fluctuations underscore the importance of continuous monitoring, even in areas with generally low crime rates.

The crime rate in Headley Down and Headley for February 2025 (2.7 per 1,000) represents a 16.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, may still prompt concern for local residents. When scaled to the population of 5,609, this equates to one reported crime for every 374 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not available for this specific metric. The population context further illustrates the area’s relative safety: with only 15 crimes reported across 5,609 residents, the likelihood of any individual being directly affected is minimal. This is particularly evident when considering the 6.7% of all crimes classified as anti-social behaviour, which, despite being a notable proportion, still translates to a single incident in the entire population. The contrast with the UK average is stark, especially in categories like violence and sexual offences, where the area’s rate is 53% lower. These figures suggest that Headley Down and Headley’s crime profile is not only safer than the national average but also more stable, with fewer fluctuations in key categories.