Haslemere Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a resident of Haslemere, the crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 translates to a daily risk that is markedly lower than the UK average. This figure, 44.2% below the national rate of 7.7 per 1,000, reflects a community where the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly reduced compared to other parts of the country. The most common crimes in April were violence and sexual offences (26.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.4%) and other theft (12.2%). These rates are lower than UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 54% below the national level. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—likely influenced patterns, as increased outdoor activity may have contributed to a slight rise in property crimes, particularly burglary, which saw a 100% increase from the previous month. However, this was offset by a 35.7% decrease in anti-social behaviour, possibly linked to school holidays and reduced public gatherings. The area’s low crime profile is further reinforced by its performance in categories like shoplifting and public order offences, both of which are 39% and 44% below UK averages, respectively. While the rise in bicycle theft and drugs-related crimes highlights specific vulnerabilities, the overall trend remains one of relative safety. This data underscores that, for most residents, daily life in Haslemere involves minimal exposure to crime, with the 1-in-231 resident-to-crime ratio offering a clear illustration of the low-frequency nature of incidents in the area.

April 2025 marked a 100% increase in bicycle theft and drugs-related crimes, both rising from zero to one incident each. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity, which could have temporarily disrupted usual patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 35.7% compared to March, due to the Easter break reducing opportunities for such incidents. The crime mix shifted slightly, with property crimes (22) outnumbering violent crimes (13) for the first time this year, a trend consistent with seasonal factors that may see fewer violent incidents during spring. Burglary rates rose by 100%, though they remain below the UK average. This contrast with other categories, such as anti-social behaviour and violence, which are significantly below UK levels, underscores the area’s unique crime profile. For residents, the 231:1 ratio of residents to monthly crimes offers a tangible measure of the low risk faced in daily life.

April 2025 saw a 16.9% drop in Haslemere’s crime rate compared to March, falling from 5.2 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the generally lower crime profile of the area, which remains 44.2% below the UK average. Daily crime figures show an average of two reported incidents per day in April, a consistent rhythm that reflects the area’s stable community environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 231 residents, a figure that contextualises the low-frequency nature of crime in Haslemere. When compared to the previous month, the reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests seasonal or situational factors may have contributed to the trend, though no definitive cause can be isolated from the data. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a significantly lower risk than the national average, with violent crime rates 54% below UK levels. This contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which remain low compared to other regions.