Haslemere Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shoplifting emerged as the dominant crime category in Haslemere during November 2024, accounting for 16.7% of all reported incidents. With 9 cases recorded, this category exceeded the UK average by 16%, a figure that suggests local retail environments may be particularly vulnerable during peak shopping periods. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents placed Haslemere 36.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the town's broader safety profile. This contrast is especially pronounced in violent crime, where Haslemere's rate of 0.7 per 1,000 was 73% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced patterns, with shoplifting and public order offences seeing significant increases. These trends align with the town's character as a small, rural-built area within Waverley, where commercial activity is concentrated but community cohesion may mitigate more severe criminal behaviour. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime further support the notion that Haslemere's crime profile is shaped by its insular, low-density environment, though the rise in bicycle theft highlights specific vulnerabilities tied to outdoor activity during colder months.

November saw a 125% surge in shoplifting, with nine incidents reported—marking the highest single-category crime rate in the month. This spike aligns with Black Friday shopping activity.8 per 1,000 rate for shoplifting remains 16% above the UK average. Public order offences also rose sharply by 133.3%, from three to seven incidents, a trend likely tied to Bonfire Night events and darker evenings. Bicycle theft, which doubled to three incidents, exceeds the UK average by 329%, suggesting increased vulnerability during colder months. Conversely, vehicle crime fell 66.7% to one incident, a drop consistent with reduced car usage during festive periods. Anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 64.3% to five incidents, remains 64% below the UK average, reflecting the town's generally low levels of disruptive activity.

Haslemere's crime rate in November 2024 rose 6.0% from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000 to 4.8 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. This increase, though modest, suggests shifting patterns in local activity. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported crimes per day over the month, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime levels compared to national averages. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-209 residents experiencing a crime highlights the rarity of incidents in Haslemere. This statistic, while small, underscores the town's safety profile, particularly when contrasted with the UK average. The 36.8% gap between Haslemere's rate and the national average remains significant, though the 6% month-on-month rise indicates a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.