Crime in Headley Down and Headley: statistics, rates and trends
220 crimes were recorded in Headley Down and Headley in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Headley Down and Headley
- Questions about crime in Headley Down and Headley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (88), public order (25), burglary (23) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,297th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Headley Down and Headley | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 220 | 6,149 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.2 | 47.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,616 | 129,975 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Headley Down and Headley peaked in the year to August 2020 (282 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (192). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 220 | 39.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 221 | 39.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 214 | 38.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 192 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 219 | 39.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 248 | 44.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 282 | 50.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 208 | 37.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 257 | 45.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (54% below) and criminal damage and arson (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 111 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Headley Down and Headley; the highest is Bordon (67.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Wrecclesham (28.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordon | 713 | 67.3 | +72% |
| Hindhead | 262 | 45.6 | +16% |
| Liphook | 401 | 48.4 | +24% |
| Haslemere | 616 | 52.6 | +34% |
| Wrecclesham | 244 | 28.7 | -27% |
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | +45% |
| Liss | 235 | 36.1 | -8% |
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,105 | 59.6 | +52% |
Headley is the one area listed within Headley Down and Headley, with 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headley | Neighbourhood | 5,616 | 220 | 39.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Headley Down and Headley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Birch Road | 16 |
| 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 Maple Way | 9 |
| On or near Lindford Road | 8 |
| On or near Liphook Road | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
Of the 206 crimes in Headley Down and Headley with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Headley Down and Headley has an estimated population of 5,616 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less private renting (7.7%, against 20.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Headley Down and Headley average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Headley Down and Headley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Headley Down and Headley a safe place to live?
Headley Down and Headley recorded 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,297th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Headley Down and Headley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (25).
Is crime in Headley Down and Headley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Headley Down and Headley was almost unchanged on the year before: 220 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 221 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Headley Down and Headley?
About 5,616 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Headley Down and Headley?
Headley Down and Headley is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.