Haslemere Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Haslemere's January 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country. This performance contrasts sharply with the 100% above-average rate for robbery, which saw 2 incidents reported—a stark outlier in an otherwise consistently low-crime area. The top crime types reflected a mixed profile: violence and sexual offences (10 cases, 20.8% of total) and anti-social behaviour (10 cases, 20.8%) dominated, though both categories were below the UK average. Public order offences (7 cases) rose to 25% above the UK average, while other theft (5 cases) and criminal damage (4 cases) remained significantly below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as January's post-holiday period typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the 83.3% drop in shoplifting and 81.3% decrease in burglary compared to December. However, the doubling of robbery cases suggests situational factors or targeted criminal activity that require further scrutiny. Haslemere's overall safety profile, despite this outlier, underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts, though the robbery spike highlights a specific vulnerability warranting attention.

Robbery cases in January 2024 more than doubled from December, rising to 2 incidents (a 100% increase) despite being 100% above the UK average. This spike contrasts with significant declines in other categories, including an 83.3% drop in shoplifting (from 6 to 1 cases) and an 81.3% decrease in burglary (from 16 to 3 cases). The breakdown shows a notable shift in crime mix: property crimes (19) now account for 39.6% of total crimes, while violent crimes (10) make up 20.8%, a balance that diverges from the UK average. Public order offences rose by 16.7% to 7 cases, placing Haslemere 25% above the UK average for this category. These fluctuations suggest seasonal or situational factors influencing specific crime types, though the overall rate remains well below national levels.

Haslemere's crime rate in January 2024 (4.3 per 1,000 residents) marked a 35.1% decrease from December's 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline over recent months. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in January, a figure consistent with the area's low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. This monthly exposure figure, when contextualised with Haslemere's population of 11,301, highlights the area's safety profile. While the UK average crime rate is 7.4 per 1,000, Haslemere's rate remains 41.9% below this benchmark, suggesting effective local policing or community factors. The reduction in burglary (-81.3%) and shoplifting (-83.3%) from December further reinforces this trend, though robbery cases doubled, indicating a shift in crime patterns that warrants attention.