Hindhead Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Hindhead’s crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 30.8% of the 13 reported incidents. This category, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, was 76% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—71.6% below the UK average—positions it as one of the safest regions in the country. Other theft (23.1% of incidents) and public order offences (15.4%) followed, though the latter was 31% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely influenced these figures, as August is a peak holiday month in Hindhead, potentially increasing transient populations and associated risks. However, the low volume of incidents suggests that local characteristics, such as the area’s rural proximity and limited urban density, may mitigate typical seasonal crime spikes. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, rather than property crimes, contrasts with patterns seen in more densely populated areas, where theft and burglary often dominate. This may reflect the built-up nature of Hindhead within Waverley, where social interactions and community dynamics could contribute to a higher proportion of violent incidents. The absence of significant property crime—despite August being a time when empty homes might increase burglary risks—further highlights the area’s unique profile. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data beyond raw numbers, considering both geographic and seasonal variables to paint a more accurate picture of local safety.

August 2025 brought notable shifts in crime patterns, with drugs-related offences increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents). These increases, while small in absolute terms, highlight the emergence of new categories that significantly outpace the UK average for possession of weapons (344% above). Conversely, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences both decreased by 66.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a marked drop in incidents that had previously dominated the crime profile. The breakdown shows a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (3 incidents) now representing a smaller share of total offences than violent crimes (4 incidents), a reversal of trends seen in earlier months. For residents, the 100% increase in drugs-related offences is a concrete data point that may warrant local awareness. The UK comparison for other theft (2% below the national average) also illustrates that even minor deviations can be significant in a low-crime area.

Hindhead’s crime rate in August 2025 (2.3 per 1,000 residents) marks a 38.1% decline from the previous month’s 3.7 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a continued trend of stability in a low-crime environment. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 436 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average. With a population of 5,671, this translates to a low probability of encountering crime for any individual resident. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with the small number of incidents, the local context—likely shaped by the area’s rural proximity and limited urban density—contributes to this low-risk profile. This data aligns with the broader trend of Hindhead maintaining a crime rate significantly below national levels, though the absence of daily crime comparisons means the figure must be interpreted within the local context alone.