Hindhead Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hindhead’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, a position reinforced by its low rates of property crime and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52% of all crimes reported, followed by anti-social behaviour (16%) and public order incidents (12%). These figures align with the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone within Waverley, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower crime levels. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely influenced the rise in violent crime. The area’s low property crime rate (4 incidents, or 0.7 per 1,000) contrasts sharply with the UK average for property crimes, suggesting that local infrastructure or policing strategies may play a role in deterring such offences. However, the absence of significant retail or nightlife hubs means property crime is not a dominant concern here, unlike in more densely populated urban centres. This month’s data reaffirms Hindhead’s position as a relatively safe area, though the sharp increase in violent crime warrants careful analysis of local dynamics.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 116.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 6 to 13 incidents—a jump that outpaced all other categories. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery and other theft, signals a shift in crime patterns that merits closer attention. While the overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, the violent crime category in Hindhead is 19% below the national rate for the same category, indicating that the local context may be mitigating some risk factors typically associated with such offences. Conversely, robbery in Hindhead is 82% above the UK average, a stark outlier that could reflect specific vulnerabilities, such as isolated locations or limited surveillance in certain areas. The increase in violence and sexual offences may be linked to the seasonal context of May, where longer evenings and bank holidays create opportunities for social gatherings that could escalate tensions. Residents should note that the daily crime count in Hindhead averaged 1 incident per day in May, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for continued vigilance during peak social periods.

Hindhead’s crime rate in May 2025 (4.4 per 1,000) marked a 108% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sharp upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 227 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though the recent surge complicates this comparison. The daily crime count in Hindhead averaged 1 incident per day, a figure that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 5,671, suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime firsthand. However, the 108% month-on-month increase raises questions about the factors behind this shift, particularly given the area’s historical stability. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the rise, Hindhead remains an outlier in terms of safety, with its crime rate continuing to lag far behind the UK average. This contrast is most evident in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are 51% and 14% below the UK average, respectively. These figures highlight the unique characteristics of Hindhead, where community ties and limited commercial activity may act as natural deterrents to certain types of crime, even as other categories—like robbery—show troubling deviations from national norms.