Hindhead Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hindhead's crime profile in September 2024 reveals a significant shift in the balance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating for the first time in recent records. The overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 63.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that highlights the area's relative safety despite the month's notable increase in violent incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all crimes (8 incidents), outpacing property crimes (4 incidents) that typically dominate in this built-up area. This reversal in trend may be influenced by seasonal factors, as September marks the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings, which could alter patterns of public activity and associated risks. The data shows a marked contrast between crime types: while violent crime rose sharply, property crimes remained relatively low, with burglary (2 incidents) and other theft (1 incident) failing to reach levels seen in other areas. The UK comparison for violent crime (47% below the national average) suggests that local factors—such as the area's rural character and limited urban density—continue to play a protective role, though the doubling of violent offences raises questions about localized pressures during this transitional month. Public order offences (2 incidents) and criminal damage (1 incident) also remained well below UK averages, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile. These patterns align with the characteristics of a small, low-density built-up area within Waverley, where limited commercial activity and sparse population distribution may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the surge in violent crime cases underscores the need for continued monitoring of this category, particularly as seasonal changes and community dynamics evolve.

September 2024 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes (8 incidents) outnumbering property crimes (4 incidents) for the first time in recent records. This reversal in the usual property-violent crime balance may partly explain the 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose from four to eight incidents compared to August. While this category remains 47% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), the doubling of violent crime cases raises questions about localized factors during this transitional month. Anti-social behaviour and other theft both declined sharply, with the former dropping 75% (from four to one incident) and the latter falling 50% (from two to one). These decreases contrast with the 100% rise in other crime, a category that now exceeds the UK average by 18% (0.2 vs 0.2 per 1,000). For residents, the most immediate insight is the need to monitor violent crime trends, particularly as back-to-school activities and shorter evenings may influence patterns in the coming weeks.

Hindhead's crime rate in September 2024 (2.8 per 1,000) marks a 6.0% decrease from August's 3.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of relative safety compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 354 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of crime in a community of 5,671 people. This low monthly exposure is consistent with Hindhead's position as a rural area within Waverley, where limited urban density and sparse population distribution may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The comparison to the UK average further illustrates the area's distinct profile, as the overall rate remains 63.6% below the national figure, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month fluctuations in specific crime categories.