Elvetham Heath Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 5,210 residents, 24 crimes in November 2025 translates to one reported crime for every 217 residents. This rate of 4.6 per 1,000 people places Elvetham Heath 37% below the UK average of 7.3, a gap that reflects both the area’s rural character and its relatively low population density. The crime profile shows a distinct focus on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.7% of all incidents—double the proportion of anti-social behaviour, the next most common category. This imbalance may partly explain the area’s lower-than-average violent crime rate, as the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.6 per 1,000, compared to 1.9 in Elvetham Heath. Seasonal factors likely influenced the pattern: November’s dark evenings and Bonfire Night events could have increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour, while Black Friday shopping may have driven theft-related incidents. However, the overall low volume of crime suggests that the area’s small size and limited commercial activity contribute to its safer profile compared to more densely populated regions. The absence of significant property crime—only 9 incidents, or 37.5% of the total—further aligns with the rural context, where fewer high-value assets are concentrated in single locations.

November 2025 saw sharp shifts in crime patterns, with other theft rising by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and theft from the person doubling from zero to one. These increases may reflect heightened activity around seasonal events such as Black Friday, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), potentially due to reduced foot traffic or increased police presence in retail areas. The category of other theft—now 12.5% of all crimes—surpassed the UK average by 18%, highlighting a localised anomaly that may relate to unsecured property in the area. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson, which rose from zero to two incidents, remained 25% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This suggests that while the area’s low population density reduces opportunities for large-scale damage, targeted incidents still occur. Residents may find the increase in other theft particularly notable, as it represents a threefold rise in a single month. The overall crime mix remains heavily weighted toward violence and sexual offences, which account for 41.7% of all crimes—a stark contrast to the UK average of 26% for this category.

The crime rate in Elvetham Heath rose sharply from 2.5 per 1,000 in October to 4.6 per 1,000 in November, an 84.4% increase. This jump, though significant, still leaves the area 37% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that may seem high in isolation but is tempered by the small population of 5,210 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 217 residents—a ratio that, while not negligible, underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres where daily crime rates are often much higher. This monthly aggregate also highlights the area’s demographic characteristics: in a rural setting with limited commercial activity, even a small number of crimes can represent a substantial proportion of the population. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces that Elvetham Heath’s crime profile is shaped by its geographic and social context, where the absence of major transport hubs or nightlife districts reduces the likelihood of certain crime types. The 84.4% increase from the previous month, while notable, may be partly explained by seasonal factors such as extended evenings and holiday-related activities, which can temporarily elevate crime rates even in low-risk areas.