Hindhead Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Hindhead in September 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating at 13 incidents compared to 6 property crimes. This shift, while significant, occurs against a backdrop of overall safety: the area’s crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents remains 33.8% below the UK average of 7.4. The breakdown of crimes highlights violence and sexual offences as the most prevalent category, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and shoplifting (10.7%). Seasonal context plays a likely role in these patterns, as September marks the start of the academic year and the return of students and young adults to the area. The surge in violent crimes may partly reflect the social dynamics of this period. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences remain below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.5 per 1,000 (18% below the UK rate of 0.6). This could indicate a lower retail presence or effective local policing in high-footfall areas. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and drugs-related offences (0.2 per 1,000) further suggest that Hindhead’s built-up area within Waverley is not a major hub for these types of crime. The seasonal context of back-to-school and university freshers may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, though the exact connection requires further analysis. Overall, the data illustrates a small, relatively safe community where violent crime has temporarily risen, but property crime remains subdued compared to national trends.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 225% increase in violent crimes, rising from 4 to 13, marking the most significant jump in the area’s crime history. This surge in violence and sexual offences—now accounting for 46.4% of all crimes—shifts the balance heavily towards violent crime, contrasting with the 6 property crimes recorded. Anti-social behaviour also spiked by 500%, rising from 1 to 6, a figure that may partly reflect the start of the academic term and increased social activity in the area. Violence and sexual offences in Hindhead remain 11% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, despite the local surge. Meanwhile, other theft fell sharply by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, though this decline may not be statistically significant given the small numbers. Residents may find the 500% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential link to seasonal transitions and community gatherings.

The crime rate in Hindhead for September 2025 rose sharply to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, an 115.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This jump underscores a significant shift in local crime dynamics. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 30 days, translating to a local frequency of roughly one crime for every 203 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure places the area in a safer position relative to the UK’s broader context. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate has risen, the absolute number of crimes (28) remains low in a community of 5,671 people. This suggests that the increase, while substantial, is not yet at levels that would suggest systemic issues, but it warrants close monitoring, particularly given the disproportionate rise in violent crime.