Headley Down and Headley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Headley Down and Headley’s crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 places the area 60.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national picture. This built-up area within East Hampshire, home to 5,609 residents, recorded 16 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 56.3% of all incidents. The dominance of violent crimes may be consistent with the area’s character as a commuter suburb, where higher population density and transient demographics could contribute to such patterns. However, the 38% gap between the area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) suggests effective local interventions, such as community policing or targeted crime prevention initiatives. Seasonal factors in November, including darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night, may have influenced crime trends, though the overall decline in the crime rate indicates resilience. The presence of burglary at 0.5 per 1,000 — 67% above the UK average — raises questions about property security in this area, which may be linked to the built-up nature of the community or the presence of high-value homes. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes, which rose to 0.2 per 1,000 (a 100% increase from October), may reflect broader regional trends or the impact of transient populations during the holiday season. These findings highlight the importance of contextualising local data within both national benchmarks and the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics.

November 2025 marked a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, vehicle crime, and other theft, each of which had previously been absent in the month. This spike in specific categories contrasts with the overall 11.2% decline in the crime rate compared to October, suggesting a shift in the crime mix rather than a general rise. Violent crimes, which accounted for 56.3% of all incidents, remained 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a divergence in local patterns compared to national trends. Burglary, however, stood out as 67% above the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area’s built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in property security. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted local analysis, as the month’s data reveals both improvements and emerging concerns that could inform community safety strategies. For instance, the absence of violent crimes in October compared to the 9 incidents in November may be linked to seasonal factors such as the darker evenings and increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping.

The crime rate in Headley Down and Headley for November 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, reflecting an 11.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.2. This sustained decrease underscores the area’s continued safety relative to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, positioning it 60.3% below the national figure. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 30 days, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 351 residents. This statistic highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in a community of 5,609 people, suggesting that residents are significantly less likely to encounter crime compared to the national average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that crime remains a rare occurrence in this built-up area within East Hampshire, contrasting sharply with broader UK trends. This low incidence, combined with the area’s smaller size, may be consistent with local policing efforts, community engagement initiatives, or demographic characteristics that contribute to the sustained safety profile. The interplay of these factors likely explains the area’s persistent divergence from the national crime picture.