Elvetham Heath Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a continuation of Elvetham Heath's position as a significantly safer area than the UK average, with a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—59.3% below the national figure of 8.1. The balance between violent and property crimes in the area offers a nuanced view of local dynamics: 8 violent crimes (violence and sexual offences) accounted for 47.1% of all incidents, while property crimes totaled 7. This near-parity between the two categories is noteworthy, as it deviates from patterns often observed in more densely populated urban centres where property crime typically dominates. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the longest days—may have influenced local activity, potentially increasing opportunities for both violent and property-related incidents. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that the area's character, likely a suburban or semi-rural built-up zone, may feature a combination of limited high-traffic areas and strong community cohesion. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, which are 48% below the UK average, could be consistent with the area's demographics, where smaller communities and lower levels of anonymity might deter more severe forms of crime. Meanwhile, the relatively low levels of shoplifting and other theft—both 60% below the UK average—may reflect the absence of large retail hubs or tourist attractions that typically drive such offences. This pattern aligns with the area's likely status as a quieter, low-density residential zone within Hart, where the mix of local amenities and limited commercial activity contributes to a crime profile that is both stable and distinct from larger urban areas.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, and robbery each doubling from the previous month. These increases, while not overwhelming, suggest potential local factors such as heightened outdoor activity or seasonal events influencing crime dynamics. Conversely, other theft and shoplifting both declined, with the latter dropping by 50%—a reduction that may reflect changes in retail activity or customer behaviour during the summer months. Violent crime remains the dominant category, with 8 incidents (47.1% of total) and a rate 48% below the UK average. This contrast with vehicle crime, which is 8% above the national average, adds nuance to the area's crime profile. For residents, the stability in the overall rate and the absence of major spikes in property crime may offer reassurance amid the fluctuations in specific categories.

Elvetham Heath's crime rate in June 2025 remained stable at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall crime patterns during the period. Locally, this translates to one reported crime every 306 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 5,210. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a low frequency that contrasts with the UK average. The stability in the crime rate, combined with the low daily crime count, reinforces the area's position as significantly safer than the national average. This monthly exposure metric, while not a predictive tool, provides residents with a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in their community.