Hindhead Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hindhead's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences comprising nearly half of all reported crimes. This mix of crime types differs markedly from the UK average, where property crimes tend to dominate. The area's crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents is 76.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests a combination of geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic factors. Hindhead, as a built-up area within Waverley, may benefit from its relatively low population density and limited urban infrastructure, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The seasonal context of June—a time when summer begins and daylight hours increase—may also influence crime patterns. For instance, the rise in violence and sexual offences could be linked to increased social activity during the longer evenings. Conversely, the low incidence of property crime, including burglary and vehicle-related offences, may reflect the area's rural character and lower foot traffic compared to more densely populated urban centres. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, but Hindhead's rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 67% below this, indicating a significantly lower risk for residents in this category. These figures collectively illustrate a community where violent crime is a more pressing concern than property crime, but where overall safety remains higher than the national average.

June 2024 saw a 400% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from one reported incident to five. This sharp rise contrasts with a 50% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from two to one. The breakdown of crimes reveals a shift in the balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence making up 45.5% of total crimes—a significantly higher proportion than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Other theft also doubled from one to two incidents, though it remains below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour halved from four to two, reflecting a possible reduction in community disturbances. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with violent offences emerging as a notable concern in June. Residents may find the 45.5% share of violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as it suggests a need for focused community safety initiatives.

Hindhead's crime rate in June 2024 dropped to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 21.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed over the past year, where local crime rates have consistently fallen below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day in June, highlighting the low frequency of incidents relative to its population of 5,671. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 516 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment for local residents. When compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Hindhead's rate remains significantly lower, reflecting a community with fewer reported incidents of property crime, violence, and anti-social behaviour. This monthly exposure metric provides context for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal on a per-person basis.