Hindhead Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Hindhead’s crime profile in August 2023, accounting for 25% of all reported incidents. This category, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, was 37% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally low levels of public disorder. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000—56.8% below the UK average—underscores Hindhead’s status as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. Seasonal factors, particularly the peak holiday period, likely influenced patterns: while tourism typically increases burglary risks, the data showed no corresponding rise in this category. Instead, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour emerged as key concerns. The latter may be tied to the area’s character as a small, tightly-knit community where disputes can escalate quickly. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, were 73% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s demographics or geography—possibly its rural proximity—mitigate more severe forms of crime. The absence of significant increases in property crime further supports the notion that Hindhead’s low population density and strong community networks contribute to its crime profile. However, the 43% increase in vehicle crime above the UK average raises questions about local infrastructure vulnerabilities, such as parking arrangements or traffic flow patterns, that may need scrutiny.

August 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident to four. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlights a sharp shift in local patterns. Simultaneously, possession of weapons rose by 100%, marking a first recorded instance in the month. These increases contrast with declines in other theft (-50%) and criminal damage and arson (-33.3%), suggesting fluctuating pressures across crime types. Anti-social behaviour. from July, remained significantly below the UK average (1.4 vs 3.5 per 1,000). The data also reveals that other crime, while only accounting for 10% of total incidents, was 208% above the UK average, indicating a potential niche risk area warranting closer attention. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the unexpected rise in vehicle crime, which could be linked to increased traffic during the peak holiday season.

Hindhead's crime rate in August 2023 remained stable at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in July. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in local criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day in August, a figure that reflects the low overall rate typical of the area. When considering the monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-284 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of the month. This statistic, while illustrative of the area’s relative safety, should be contextualised within Hindhead’s small population of 5,671. The localised nature of crime here—where individual incidents carry more weight—contrasts with broader UK trends, where higher population density and urban centres drive more frequent reporting. The comparison to the UK average underscores that Hindhead’s security profile is markedly different from the national picture, with crime levels here remaining consistently lower despite seasonal factors that might typically elevate activity in other areas.