Crime Rate in Headley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headley

The total recorded crimes in Headley, East Hampshire, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headley crime rate of 9.66 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Headley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Fields with total crimes: 4
  • Standford Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Headley has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 9.66 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headley)CrimesRank (Headley)CrimesRank (Headley)
Whitehill Chase65 2622 2650 1
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne52 3639 1644 2
Petersfield St Peter's69 1617 3525 5
Bramshott & Liphook39 5589 4570 3
Alton Eastbrooke36 6464 5549 4
Whitehill Hogmoor & Greatham42 4423 7230 12
Liss22 10274 10366 6
Horndean Kings & Blendworth24 9442 6341 7
Four Marks & Medstead36 7252 11250 11
Alton Wooteys24 8295 9313 8
Petersfield Causeway22 11317 8281 9
Rowlands Castle15 17180 17259 10
Clanfield15 16240 13220 13
Bentworth & Froyle18 13158 19176 18
Whitehill Pinewood7 25183 16200 14
Horndean Murray11 21218 14183 17
Lindford18 14118 22114 20
Alton Westbrooke14 18158 18197 15
Petersfield Bell Hill8 23215 15150 19
Alton Whitedown16 15139 2091 28
Ropley, Hawkley & Hangers13 1990 2870 30
Alton Ashdell13 20113 23109 25
Froxfield, Sheet & Steep4 31112 24114 21
Horndean Catherington4 29118 21106 26
Buriton & East Meon8 24110 25112 22
Grayshott9 22107 2798 27
Petersfield Heath4 3090 29109 23
Alton Holybourne6 28108 26109 24
Alton Amery7 2658 3057 31
Horndean Downs6 2757 3173 29

Headley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202417
October 202412
September 20243
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Church Fields (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Standford Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Tulls Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Openfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carlton Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Larch Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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