Haslemere Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,301, Haslemere recorded 61 crimes in May 2025, translating to a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting its character as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Waverley. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (26.2% of total), anti-social behaviour (26.2%), and public order offences (18.0%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal rhythms: May’s extended evenings and bank holidays likely contribute to increased socialising and outdoor activity, which may partly explain the prominence of public order and anti-social behaviour reports. While violence and sexual offences remain the largest category, their rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 51% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement in these areas. Public order offences, however, stand out as significantly higher than the UK average (72% above), linked to the area’s proximity to popular recreational spaces and the impact of warmer weather on public spaces. This data illustrates a combination of local geography, seasonal activity, and crime patterns, with Haslemere’s lower overall rate contrasting with specific category spikes that warrant closer attention.

May 2025 saw a 266.7% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 11 cases. This surge, which is 72% above the UK average, may reflect the influence of May’s longer evenings and bank holidays on outdoor socialising. Other crime and vehicle crime each doubled from their previous month totals, while other theft and burglary fell sharply—other theft dropped 83.3% (from 6 to 1) and burglary declined 75.0% (from 4 to 1). These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with property-related offences such as burglary remaining below the UK average (64% below). Violence and sexual offences, though the largest category, are 51% below the UK average, suggesting that Haslemere’s community may have mechanisms in place to mitigate severe crimes. The data also reveals a 24.4% increase in the overall crime rate compared to April, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring of public order trends. Residents might find the 1.4 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as it indicates a safer environment in this category compared to the national average.

The crime rate in May 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 24.4% increase from April’s 4.3 per 1,000, yet it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, this equates to roughly two crimes reported per day—slightly higher than the previous month but still consistent with Haslemere’s historical trend of low daily crime levels. On a population scale, the monthly exposure figure of 1 reported crime for every 185 residents provides context for residents: in a typical month, an average resident has a 0.54% chance of being directly involved in a crime. This rate is lower than the UK average, which would equate to one crime per approximately 123 residents. The contrast between Haslemere’s overall safety and specific category spikes—such as public order offences—highlights the importance of targeted local initiatives. While the area’s built-up nature and proximity to Waverley’s rural surroundings may influence crime patterns, the data suggests that community-focused policing and seasonal awareness campaigns could help manage spikes in public order offences without compromising the area’s overall safety profile.