Hindhead Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hindhead’s crime rate in December 2025 remained exceptionally low, at 2.3 per 1,000 residents—67.1% below the UK average of 7.0. This stark contrast to national figures underscores the area’s unique position as a relatively safe built-up community within Waverley. The breakdown of incidents reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all crimes, followed by other theft (30.8%) and shoplifting (15.4%). These proportions suggest a crime profile skewed toward interpersonal and property-related offences, rather than more systemic issues common in larger urban centres. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended darkness—may have influenced the distribution of crimes. For instance, the spike in shoplifting could be linked to increased retail activity during the festive period, while the drop in anti-social behaviour may reflect the temporary closure of certain venues or the dispersal of transient populations. Hindhead’s low crime rate is also consistent with its likely character as a semi-rural or commuter-focused area, where community cohesion and limited commercial density contribute to reduced opportunities for criminal activity. This pattern is further reinforced by the UK-wide comparison, which shows that Hindhead’s violent crime rate is 65% below the national average, and its anti-social behaviour rate is 78% below. However, the 35% increase in other theft compared to the UK average raises questions about local vulnerabilities, particularly in areas with high-value goods or frequent retail turnover. These dynamics highlight the need for targeted awareness, even in areas with historically low crime rates.

December 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in other theft, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, may partly reflect the seasonal dynamics of Christmas shopping and the movement of goods during the holiday period. Concurrently, shoplifting also rose by 100%, jumping from 0 to 2 incidents—suggesting a potential link to unattended retail spaces or increased foot traffic in key areas. These increases contrast with notable declines in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 28.6% (from 7 to 5 incidents), and anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1). The latter decline may be tied to the reduced visibility of public spaces during darker evenings or the closure of certain venues over the festive period. Hindhead’s violent crime rate—0.9 per 1,000—remains 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the area’s distinct safety profile. However, the 35% increase in other theft compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 deserves closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.

Hindhead's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.8. This decline, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of December, which typically sees reduced foot traffic and increased home occupancy during the holiday period. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the exceptionally low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported crime for every 436 residents—a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the rarity of crime encounters in daily life. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the absolute numbers being small, the consistency of low rates over time reinforces the area’s stable security profile. These figures, when viewed alongside the UK context, further emphasize Hindhead’s position as an outlier in national crime trends, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour.