Haslemere Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Haslemere's crime profile in February 2025 continues to demonstrate a marked divergence from the UK average, with the area's overall crime rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents—49.3% below the national average of 6.7 per 1,000. This sustained low level is consistent with the area's character as a relatively small built-up area within Waverley, where community-focused policing and limited commercial density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.2% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (18.4%) and public order offences (15.8%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely plays a role in the lower-than-usual rates of property crimes, which typically peak during busier periods. However, the data also reveals that violent crime remains a significant concern, with rates for this category 49% below the UK average but still representing a substantial share of the total. This suggests that while the area benefits from a generally safer environment, targeted interventions in high-risk areas may be necessary to address the persistent presence of violent offences. The relatively low incidence of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, compared to the UK, aligns with Haslemere's quieter, more residential nature, where commercial activity is less concentrated than in larger urban centres.

February saw a notable 58.8% reduction in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from 17 to 7. This decline likely reflects the seasonal dip in foot traffic during winter, as local retail hubs experience lower visitor numbers. Conversely, burglary rates doubled from 2 to 4, a 100% increase, though this remains below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The rise in violent crimes—up 44.4% to 13 incidents—was accompanied by a 20.0% increase in public order offences, suggesting heightened tensions in communal spaces. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell sharply by 62.5%, from 8 to 3, a trend consistent with the pre-spring lull in social activity. These shifts highlight a mixed picture, where targeted efforts to deter shoplifting appear effective, but vulnerabilities in residential security may warrant further attention.

Haslemere's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 27.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area's consistently lower-than-average crime profile, which has remained 49.3% below the UK average throughout the year. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 297 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. The shift from January to February also coincides with the typical seasonal lull in outdoor activity, which may contribute to the sustained decline in certain crime categories. However, the balance between property and violent crime has shifted slightly, with violent offences accounting for a larger share of the total this month compared to previous periods.