Haslemere Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Haslemere's June 2025 crime profile reveals a combination of stability and unexpected shifts. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—56.8% below the UK average—positions the built-up area within Waverley as a safe locale. Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 25.6% of total) remain the most prevalent category, though they are 69% below the national average. This aligns with the area's character as a commuter-focused, low-density urban environment where community policing and limited nightlife may suppress violent crime. Shoplifting (5 incidents, 12.8% of total) and anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 10.3% of total) follow, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—typically boosts tourism in nearby rural areas, yet Haslemere's crime trends show little correlation with seasonal influxes, suggesting effective local management of public spaces. A notable exception is the category of possession of weapons, which surged to 150% above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.2 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect heightened police scrutiny or unexplained local factors. This anomaly underscores the need for targeted analysis, as the area's generally low crime rates contrast with this specific spike. The balance between property and violent crime (property crimes account for 43.6% of total incidents) also highlights the area's focus on addressing petty theft and disorder, which may be influenced by its proximity to larger urban centres and the presence of retail hubs that attract transient populations.

June 2025 brought stark contrasts in crime trends, with possession of weapons surging 100% (0 to 2 incidents) and other theft jumping 200% (1 to 3). These increases stand in sharp contrast to a 75% drop in anti-social behaviour (16 to 4) and a 63.6% reduction in public order offences (11 to 4). While the overall crime rate remains 56.8% below the UK average, the spike in weapons possession—a category 150% above the national average—raises immediate concerns for local authorities. This shift defies seasonal expectations, as June typically sees increased community activity and tourism in areas like Haslemere. The category's divergence from the UK average (0.1 per 1,000) suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly linked to summer events or heightened police focus on weapons-related incidents. For residents, the 200% increase in other theft—a category 41% below the UK average—illustrates how even low-crime areas can experience sudden spikes in specific offences, warranting targeted awareness campaigns.

Haslemere's crime rate in June 2025 (3.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 36.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 56.8% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may appear low but reflects consistent community policing efforts. When scaled to the local population of 11,301, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 290 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's relatively low-risk profile. This context is critical for residents: while the overall rate remains stable, the month-on-month reduction suggests ongoing effectiveness in addressing local concerns, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Haslemere's distinct position as a low-crime built-up area within Waverley, where community engagement and targeted interventions may contribute to sustained safety outcomes.