Hindhead Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hindhead's November 2023 crime profile demonstrates a striking contrast to the UK average, with an overall rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents—81.3% below the national figure of 7.5 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate reflects the area's character as a small built-up community within Waverley, where commercial activity is limited and residential density is low. The most prevalent crime types in November were vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 25% of total incidents. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, remained 20% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's relatively sparse road networks and limited commuter traffic. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.4 per 1,000, were 85% below the UK average, a statistic that may be attributed to the community's low population density and the absence of major nightlife hubs. Seasonal factors in November, including the transition to darker evenings and the post-Black Friday retail lull, likely contributed to the subdued crime environment. While Bonfire Night typically sees spikes in public order incidents, the area's low overall crime rate suggests that local initiatives or community cohesion may have mitigated such risks. The data illustrates a pattern of safety that aligns with Hindhead's geographic and demographic profile, where limited commercial presence and a compact residential footprint create conditions less conducive to crime than larger urban centres.

November saw a marked reduction in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from four to one—a 75% decrease that aligns with the post-Black Friday lull in retail crime. Vehicle crime also fell by half, from four to two, suggesting potential impacts from seasonal changes in traffic patterns or heightened local enforcement. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 50%, maintaining a rate 85% below the UK average for this category. While drug-related incidents rose by 100% and public order offences doubled, these increases remained within a context where both categories were already significantly below national averages. Residents may find reassurance in the sustained decline of shoplifting, a category that often spikes during holiday shopping periods but saw a sharp reversal in November.

Hindhead's November 2023 crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 57.9% decline from the previous month's 3.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over 30 days, the area recorded just 0.26 crimes per day on average, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 709 residents across the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective reveals a consistent pattern of safety that aligns with Hindhead's character as a small built-up area with limited commercial density. The daily crime count, though low, highlights the importance of localised monitoring in maintaining this trend, particularly as seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may influence crime patterns in ways distinct from larger urban centres.