Hindhead Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences, at 44.4% of total crimes, remain the most common category in Hindhead, yet their rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents is 74% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Hindhead’s unusually low crime profile, particularly for violent offences, which are typically higher in urban areas. The overall crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents in October 2024 is 80.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the area among the safest in the country. Property crimes account for only 22.2% of total incidents, with anti-social behaviour (33.3%) and violence (44.4%) dominating the breakdown. Seasonal factors likely play a role: shorter evenings after the clocks went back and Halloween activities may have influenced patterns. The area’s rural character, with limited commercial or nightlife hubs, likely contributes to the low rates of theft and public order offences compared to more densely populated regions. Hindhead’s data illustrates how geographic and demographic factors can shape crime trends, with minimal retail or industrial activity reducing opportunities for property crimes.

October saw a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to September, dropping from 8 to 4 incidents. This decline aligns with the area’s already low baseline for violent crime, which remains 74% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, surged by 200% (1 to 3 incidents), suggesting a possible link to seasonal events like Halloween, which may have increased community interactions. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, doubling from 0 to 1 incident, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The crime mix shifted significantly: violent offences now account for 44.4% of total crimes, compared to 22.2% for property crimes. This imbalance highlights a unique pattern, with anti-social behaviour and violence outpacing property crime—a contrast to most UK areas where property crimes typically dominate. Residents may find the 0.7 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as it is the lowest in the UK for this category.

Hindhead’s crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 in October 2024 represents a 43.6% decrease from September’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a level of safety that contrasts sharply with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. For residents, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 630 people—equivalent to a 1-in-630 chance of being directly affected. With a population of 5,671, the low volume of crimes underscores the area’s small scale and likely limited exposure to high-risk environments. This monthly exposure figure, while seemingly abstract, provides context for local residents: the chances of encountering crime are exceptionally low compared to both larger urban centres and the national average. The area’s demographic profile—likely a mix of residential properties with minimal commercial activity—further explains the low crime rates, as fewer public spaces and transient populations reduce opportunities for offences.