Hindhead Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Hindhead during October 2023 were 74% below the UK average, marking one of the most striking deviations in the area's crime profile. With an overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—57.5% below the UK average of 8.0—Hindhead continues to demonstrate a significantly lower crime burden than the national average. This pattern aligns with the area's character as a rural built-up district within Waverley, where limited urban density and strong community cohesion may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The top crime categories in October were property-related: shoplifting (21.1% of total crimes), vehicle crime (21.1%), and burglary (10.5%), reflecting the presence of local retail hubs and parked vehicles in residential areas. Seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall low rate suggests that community vigilance and geographical isolation play a role in maintaining safety. The 0.7 per 1,000 rate for shoplifting—21% above the UK average—contrasts with the 0.5 per 1,000 UK average for vehicle crime, which was 35% above in Hindhead. These variations highlight the combination of local characteristics and national trends, with no single factor fully explaining the data.

October 2023 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person compared to September, with one incident reported after none in the previous month. This surge, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the month. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 55.6% from September's rate of 9 to October's 4, a decline consistent with seasonal trends as Halloween-related activity may have been tempered by shorter evenings. The crime mix shifted with property crimes (12 incidents) outnumbering violent crimes (4) for the first time in recent months, a trend that may reflect the area's reliance on local retail and vehicle ownership. Shoplifting, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, was 21% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a figure that could be attributed to the presence of small retail outlets in the built-up area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents (3) were 61% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, suggesting that community policing efforts or the area's rural character may be effective in curbing such disturbances. Residents may find the daily crime rate of approximately 1 incident per day (19 crimes over 31 days) a useful benchmark for understanding local safety.

Hindhead's crime rate in October 2023 (3.4 per 1,000) was 17.5% lower than the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that has characterised the area in recent months. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 298 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. This figure translates to a daily crime context of approximately one incident per day, a statistic that may be particularly meaningful to residents concerned about local safety. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, Hindhead's crime rate is 57.5% below the UK average, a disparity that reflects both the area's geographical isolation and its relatively small population. The 19 total crimes recorded in October represent just 0.3% of the area's 5,671 residents, a proportion that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures. While the UK average for vehicle crime is 0.5 per 1,000, Hindhead's rate of 0.7 per 1,000 suggests that local conditions—such as the concentration of parked vehicles in residential areas—may create specific vulnerabilities. These comparisons highlight the unique crime profile of Hindhead, where low population density and community-focused policing appear to play a significant role in maintaining safety.