Crime Rate in Hindhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hindhead

The total recorded crimes in Hindhead, Waverley, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hindhead crime rate of 9.31 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 Hindhead, encompassing approximately 1,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hindhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churt Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glen Close with total crimes: 2
  • Coopers Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hindhead?

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

  • Relative to Waverley:

    • In 2024, Hindhead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waverley average, with 168 crimes compared to 238.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hindhead recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

    • In 2023, Hindhead had fewer crimes than the Waverley average, with 138 crimes compared to 237. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hindhead recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waverley, Hindhead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hindhead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hindhead has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 9.31 ranking 14th out of 28 in the Waverley, UK

In 2024, the total Hindhead crimes were 168. The crime rate of Hindhead in 2024 was 86.88 (year) or 7.24 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Waverley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hindhead were around 138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.37 (year) or 5.95 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Waverley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hindhead)CrimesRank (Hindhead)CrimesRank (Hindhead)
Farnham Castle47 3593 1533 1
Godalming Central and Ockford72 1457 2490 2
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill49 2344 6310 8
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe45 4344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood21 13438 3422 4
Farnham Moor Park27 8355 4395 5
Cranleigh West41 5305 8383 6
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall34 6330 7378 7
Milford27 7221 15300 9
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea18 15299 9233 11
Farnham Firgrove27 9265 11271 10
Farnham Upper Hale12 18283 10206 14
Cranleigh East23 10237 13181 17
Godalming Binscombe21 11195 17186 16
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford14 16223 14227 12
Elstead and Thursley21 12237 12210 13
Witley and Hambledon11 19169 21203 15
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green11 20213 16169 21
Farnham Hale and Heath End13 17160 23177 18
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge8 25193 18170 19
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone9 23187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold8 24183 20166 22
Godalming Charterhouse11 21120 24105 25
Godalming Holloway11 22100 25116 24
Farnham Bourne7 2785 26104 26
Ewhurst7 2659 2985 27
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5 2876 2758 28
Blackheath and Wonersh3 2975 2853 29

Hindhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hindhead in May 2025

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

1. Churt Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Glen Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coopers Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Writers Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Linkside South (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clovelly Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hunters Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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