Crime in Haslemere: statistics, rates and trends
631 crimes were recorded in Haslemere in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Haslemere at a glance
- Crime trends in Haslemere
- Types of crime in Haslemere
- Haslemere compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Haslemere
- Streets with the most crime in Haslemere
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haslemere
- Population and deprivation in Haslemere
- Questions about crime in Haslemere
- About this data
631 crimes were recorded in Haslemere in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 210 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Haslemere has the 1,089th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Haslemere | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 631 | 5,896 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.9 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,711 | 134,284 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Haslemere was highest in the year to July 2024 (715 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (571). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 631 | 53.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 571 | 48.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 715 | 61.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 586 | 50.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 676 | 57.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 649 | 55.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 707 | 60.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 662 | 56.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 704 | 60.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Haslemere over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+39%) and shoplifting (+26%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-25%) and criminal damage and arson (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 9.2 | 1.11 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 6.6 | 0.43 | -25% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.7 | 0.71 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -16% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.1 | 0.48 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +175% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.5 | 0.70 | -12% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -7% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -18% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.57 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.53 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Haslemere
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Haslemere recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Haslemere
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Haslemere recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Haslemere
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Haslemere recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Haslemere
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Haslemere recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Haslemere
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Haslemere recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Haslemere
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Haslemere recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Haslemere
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Haslemere recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Haslemere
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Haslemere recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Haslemere
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Haslemere recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Haslemere
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Haslemere recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Haslemere
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Haslemere recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Haslemere
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Haslemere recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Haslemere
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Haslemere recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Haslemere
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Haslemere recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Haslemere, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Haslemere.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haslemere |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindhead | 245 | 42.6 | -21% |
| Liphook | 406 | 49.0 | -9% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 219 | 39.0 | -28% |
| Bordon | 736 | 69.5 | +29% |
| Milford and Witley | 281 | 52.3 | -3% |
| Midhurst | 234 | 42.6 | -21% |
| Liss | 239 | 36.7 | -32% |
| Godalming | 547 | 43.9 | -19% |
2 areas within Haslemere, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Haslemere West had the highest rate (56.5 per 1,000) and Haslemere East the lowest (47.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslemere West | Neighbourhood | 6,493 | 367 | 56.5 |
| Haslemere East | Neighbourhood | 6,839 | 326 | 47.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Haslemere over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 111 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near B2131 | 25 |
| On or near Wey Hill | 17 |
| On or near Sun Brow | 16 |
| On or near Foundry Lane | 15 |
| On or near King'S Road | 13 |
| On or near Parsons Green | 13 |
| On or near The Meads | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Haslemere over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 36.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 12.2% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Haslemere has an estimated population of 11,711. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Haslemere sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Haslemere |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Haslemere a safe place to live?
Haslemere recorded 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Haslemere?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (108).
Is crime in Haslemere going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haslemere was up 11% on the year before: 631 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 571 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Haslemere?
Haslemere is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Haslemere. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.