Crime Rate in Headley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headley

The total recorded crimes in Headley, East Hampshire, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headley crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Headley, encompassing approximately 2,173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Headley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fairview Road with total crimes: 4
  • Larch Road with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Headley?

To understand the safety of Headley, we need to analyze Headley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Headley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Hampshire average, with 250 crimes compared to 250.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Headley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

    • In 2023, Headley had fewer crimes than the East Hampshire average, with 197 crimes compared to 241. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Headley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the East Hampshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Hampshire, Headley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Headley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Headley has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 6.90 ranking 15th out of 30 in the East Hampshire, UK

In 2024, the total Headley crimes were 250. The crime rate of Headley in 2024 was 115.02 (year) or 9.59 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headley were around 197 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.64 (year) or 7.55 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the East Hampshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headley)CrimesRank (Headley)CrimesRank (Headley)
Whitehill Chase44 4622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne59 1639 1644 2
Petersfield St Peter's48 2617 3525 5
Bramshott & Liphook46 3589 4570 3
Alton Eastbrooke37 6464 5549 4
Alton Wooteys41 5295 9313 8
Liss17 12274 10366 6
Horndean Kings & Blendworth14 19442 6341 7
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham33 9423 7230 12
Petersfield Causeway36 7317 8281 9
Four Marks & Medstead35 8252 11250 11
Rowlands Castle16 14180 17259 10
Alton Whitedown19 10139 2091 28
Clanfield17 11240 13220 13
Petersfield Bell Hill16 13215 15150 19
Whitehill Pinewood14 16183 16200 14
Horndean Murray14 20218 14183 17
Alton Westbrooke14 18158 18197 15
Alton Ashdell14 17113 23109 25
Bentworth & Froyle9 25158 19176 18
Lindford4 29118 22114 20
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep11 21112 24114 21
Horndean Catherington10 24118 21106 26
Buriton & East Meon11 23110 25112 22
Horndean Downs11 2257 3173 29
Petersfield Heath5 2890 29109 23
Alton Holybourne6 26108 26109 24
Grayshott6 27107 2798 27
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers2 3190 2870 30
Alton Amery3 3058 3057 31

Headley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202511
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202417
October 202412
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Headley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Headley postcode area is presented below.

1. Fairview Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Larch Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Openfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Grayshott Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Pine View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Beech Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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