Hindhead Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 brought a 4.9% increase in Hindhead's overall crime rate, rising to 3.9 per 1,000 residents—45.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Waverley continues to exhibit a markedly lower crime profile than the national average, though recent trends highlight specific areas of concern. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents, with eight cases reported. This rate (1.4 per 1,000) remains 45% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect the area's relatively low population density and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. Shoplifting and other theft offences, however, showed notable spikes, with both categories doubling compared to November. These increases align with seasonal patterns, as December's Christmas shopping peak, dark evenings, and empty homes over holidays may have created conditions conducive to property-related crimes. The area's crime mix also includes a sharp rise in public order offences, which rose by 100% to two incidents, a category that typically correlates with increased social activity during the festive season. While these trends suggest localized factors are influencing recent crime patterns, Hindhead's overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, indicating the area's unique demographic and geographic characteristics continue to shape its crime profile.

December 2024 marked a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from one to two incidents, a spike that may partly explain the month's overall upward trend. Shoplifting and other theft offences both doubled compared to November, with shoplifting now occurring at a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents—23% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This divergence from national trends suggests local factors, such as seasonal shopping activity or changes in retail security measures, may be influencing these categories. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3%, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Residents should note that violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes, though this rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 45% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000.

Hindhead's crime rate in December 2024 rose slightly to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% increase from November's 3.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one crime reported per day across the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 5,671. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for approximately every 258 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Hindhead remains 45.1% below the national rate, a disparity that highlights the area's distinct demographic and geographic profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime than the UK average, though the month-on-month increase suggests localized factors may be influencing recent trends.