Hindhead Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Hindhead's crime rate stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1. This relatively low rate reflects a pattern consistent with the area's character as a built-up rural community, where population density and economic activity may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (35.5% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (22.6%) and vehicle crime (12.9%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the lower rates of shoplifting and public order offences compared to busier months. However, the higher-than-average rates for shoplifting and vehicle crime suggest local factors, such as proximity to major roads or retail areas, may play a role. Violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average, remain a focus for local authorities, particularly given their proportion of total crimes. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between typical rural crime patterns and the unique challenges of a semi-urban built-up area, where community engagement and targeted policing may further shape crime trends.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour, and burglary, each doubling from December 2024 figures. This surge in property-related offences, including a 100% rise in vehicle crime, contrasts with a 75% drop in other theft, which fell from four to one incident. Violent crimes, however, remained 24% below the UK average, with 11 incidents reported—equivalent to 1.9 per 1,000 residents. Shoplifting emerged as a particular concern, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, 94% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect local factors, such as the area's proximity to retail hubs or seasonal fluctuations in foot traffic. Residents may find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential shift in community dynamics or unmet needs for local support services.

Hindhead's crime rate in January 2025 rose 41% compared to December 2024, climbing from 3.9 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the rate as relatively low for a built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,671, this translates to one reported crime for every 183 residents over the course of January. This monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of risk, suggesting that for most residents, the likelihood of encountering crime remains low. The population context further highlights that even with the upward trend, Hindhead's crime profile continues to diverge from national patterns, reflecting the area's unique characteristics, such as its rural proximity and limited urban density.