Hindhead Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 5,671 residents, February 2025 saw 28 reported crimes, translating to one crime for every 203 residents over the month. This rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places Hindhead 26.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.7% of total), followed by shoplifting (25.0%) and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a low-density built-up area within Waverley, where limited retail presence and low population density may partly explain the lower rates of property crime. Seasonal context suggests that February’s winter conditions and pre-spring lull in outdoor activity likely contributed to the subdued crime levels, though the persistent presence of violence-related offences indicates ongoing challenges in community safety. The relatively high share of shoplifting cases compared to the UK average may reflect local retail dynamics, though further analysis of specific locations would be needed to confirm this. Overall, Hindhead’s crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres, with property crime rates significantly below the national average and a balanced distribution between violent and non-violent offences.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories increasing by 100% compared to January: other theft, other crime, and criminal damage and arson. This contrasted with sharp declines in vehicle crime (-75%) and burglary (-50%), suggesting a seasonal realignment in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences fell by 9.1% to 10 cases, remaining 23% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting cases (7) were 94% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), highlighting a local anomaly that may relate to specific retail hotspots. Anti-social behaviour also fell 28% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s lower population density. The spike in criminal damage and arson cases, which were 58% below the UK average in previous months, raises questions about potential new factors influencing this category. For residents, the 100% increase in other theft cases underscores the importance of securing personal property, particularly during the transition between winter and spring when outdoor activity may shift.

February’s crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 9.7% decrease from January’s 5.5 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past two months. On a daily basis, Hindhead experienced roughly one crime per day in February, a figure that, while low, remains relevant for local awareness. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 203 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is lower than the UK average of 1-in-152 residents. This monthly exposure metric provides context for residents assessing their personal risk, though it should be interpreted alongside the area’s unique characteristics. Compared to the UK average, Hindhead’s crime profile is marked by stark contrasts: while violent crime remains 23% below national levels, shoplifting cases are 94% higher, illustrating the area’s divergent crime patterns. These discrepancies may stem from local factors such as the absence of major retail hubs or a lower proportion of transient populations. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the absolute number of crimes appearing modest, the relative rates for certain categories highlight specific vulnerabilities that warrant targeted attention.