Haslemere Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Haslemere's crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 39.2% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, was 28% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 — 33.8% below the UK average of 6.8 — reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics. January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower property crime rates compared to busier months. Anti-social behaviour (13.7%) and shoplifting (13.7%) followed as the next most common categories, though anti-social behaviour was 35% below the UK average. The balance between violent and property crimes in Haslemere contrasts with many UK areas, where property crime often dominates. This suggests a unique local dynamic, potentially linked to Haslemere's status as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail spaces. The low crime rate may also reflect effective community policing or the area's relatively small population, which can facilitate closer monitoring of public spaces. While the post-holiday period typically sees a dip in retail-related crimes, the persistent presence of violent offences indicates ongoing challenges in managing public safety during colder months.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery and possession of weapons both increasing by 100% from zero to one incident each. Anti-social behaviour rose by 75%, from four to seven incidents, suggesting heightened tensions in local communities during the post-holiday period. Conversely, burglary and other theft both declined — burglary fell by two-thirds (66.7%) and other theft dropped by one-third (33.3%), potentially reflecting the reduced retail activity typical of January. The category of violence and sexual offences, though remaining the largest single category, was 28% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This stands in contrast to shoplifting, which was 5% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. For residents, the sharp rise in robbery — from zero to one incident — highlights the need for vigilance in public spaces, particularly during the early evening hours when visibility is limited. The decrease in burglary may also be linked to seasonal factors, with fewer people away from their homes during the winter months. These changes illustrate a shifting crime profile that requires tailored responses, balancing efforts to address violent offences with maintaining the gains in reducing property-related crimes.

Haslemere's crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 in January 2026 remained stable compared to December 2025, which also recorded a rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no significant month-on-month fluctuations in the overall crime picture. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the need for sustained community engagement to maintain this level. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 222 residents, a statistic that provides a concrete sense of the monthly exposure for Haslemere's population of 11,301. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime compared to larger urban areas, where the 1-in-X ratio is often much lower. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Haslemere's crime rate is 33.8% below the UK average, a disparity that may be attributed to the area's smaller size, lower population density, and potentially stronger community cohesion. While the daily crime count appears modest, the absolute number of incidents — 51 in total — is significant enough to warrant continued attention from local authorities and residents alike. These comparisons illustrate that Haslemere occupies a unique position in the UK crime profile, where low rates are maintained through a combination of demographic factors and local policing strategies.