Crime in Headley Down and Headley: statistics, rates and trends
219 crimes were recorded in Headley Down and Headley in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Headley Down and Headley at a glance
- Crime trends in Headley Down and Headley
- Types of crime in Headley Down and Headley
- Headley Down and Headley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Headley Down and Headley
- Streets with the most crime in Headley Down and Headley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Headley Down and Headley
- Population and deprivation in Headley Down and Headley
- Questions about crime in Headley Down and Headley
- About this data
219 crimes were recorded in Headley Down and Headley in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Headley Down and Headley has the 1,321st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Headley Down and Headley | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 219 | 6,164 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.0 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,616 | 129,975 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Headley Down and Headley was highest in the year to July 2020 (274 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (196). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 219 | 39.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 236 | 42.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 206 | 36.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 196 | 34.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 208 | 37.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 268 | 47.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 274 | 48.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 203 | 36.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 267 | 47.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Headley Down and Headley 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 burglary (+10%) and criminal damage and arson (+10%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-36%) and violence and sexual offences (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 16.9 | 0.49 | -16% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +10% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +38% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.8 | 0.45 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.5 | 0.16 | -7% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -38% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Headley Down and Headley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Headley Down and Headley recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Headley Down and Headley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Headley Down and Headley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Headley Down and Headley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Headley Down and Headley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Headley Down and Headley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Headley Down and Headley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Headley Down and Headley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Headley Down and Headley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Headley Down and Headley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Headley Down and Headley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Headley Down and Headley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Headley Down and Headley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Headley Down and Headley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Headley Down and Headley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Headley Down and Headley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Headley Down and Headley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Headley Down and Headley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Headley Down and Headley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Headley Down and Headley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Headley Down and Headley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Headley Down and Headley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Headley Down and Headley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Headley Down and Headley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Headley Down and Headley recorded 1 report 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Headley Down and Headley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Headley Down and Headley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordon | 736 | 69.5 | +78% |
| Hindhead | 245 | 42.6 | +9% |
| Liphook | 406 | 49.0 | +26% |
| Haslemere | 631 | 53.9 | +38% |
| Wrecclesham | 239 | 28.1 | -28% |
| Farnham | 1,231 | 57.0 | +46% |
| Liss | 239 | 36.7 | -6% |
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,118 | 60.3 | +55% |
1 areas within Headley Down and Headley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Headley had the highest rate (39.0 per 1,000) and Headley the lowest (39.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headley | Neighbourhood | 5,616 | 219 | 39.0 |
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 Headley Down and Headley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Birch Road | 15 |
| On or near Church Fields | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Standford Lane | 11 |
| On or near Fairview Road | 9 |
| On or near Lindford Road | 8 |
| On or near Liphook Road | 8 |
| On or near Maple Way | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Headley Down and Headley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 33.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
Headley Down and Headley has an estimated population of 5,616. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Headley Down and Headley sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% |
| Private rented homes | 7.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Headley Down and Headley a safe place to live?
Headley Down and Headley recorded 39.0 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 Headley Down and Headley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (22).
Is crime in Headley Down and Headley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Headley Down and Headley was down 7% on the year before: 219 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 236 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Headley Down and Headley?
Headley Down and Headley is policed by Hampshire. 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 Headley Down and Headley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.