Crime in Hindhead: statistics, rates and trends
262 crimes were recorded in Hindhead in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hindhead at a glance
- Crime trends in Hindhead
- Types of crime in Hindhead
- Hindhead compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hindhead
- Streets with the most crime in Hindhead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hindhead
- Demographics of Hindhead
- Questions about crime in Hindhead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (34) and shoplifting (30) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,216th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hindhead | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 262 | 5,917 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.6 | 44.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,748 | 134,284 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hindhead peaked in the year to August 2020 (266 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (209). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 262 | 45.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 228 | 39.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 222 | 38.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 214 | 37.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 234 | 40.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 252 | 43.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 266 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 259 | 45.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 209 | 36.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and other theft (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 23 to 34 and violence and sexual offences rose from 99 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 5.9 | 15.4 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 5.2 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 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 Hindhead; the highest is Bordon (67.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Wrecclesham (28.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hindhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslemere | 616 | 52.6 | +15% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 220 | 39.2 | -14% |
| Liphook | 401 | 48.4 | +6% |
| Bordon | 713 | 67.3 | +48% |
| Milford and Witley | 277 | 51.6 | +13% |
| Wrecclesham | 244 | 28.7 | -37% |
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | +24% |
| Godalming | 580 | 46.5 | +2% |
Of the 2 areas within Hindhead, Grayshott had the highest crime rate (46.1 per 1,000) and Hindhead & Beacon Hill the lowest (42.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayshott | Neighbourhood | 2,865 | 132 | 46.1 |
| Hindhead & Beacon Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,359 | 183 | 42.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Hindhead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Beacon Hill Court | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Grove Road | 14 |
| On or near Hunters Place | 9 |
| On or near Tower Road | 8 |
| On or near Wood Road | 8 |
| On or near Hatchlands Drive | 7 |
| On or near Mead Road | 7 |
| On or near Rockdale Drive | 7 |
Of the 228 crimes in Hindhead with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 27.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Hindhead has an estimated population of 5,748 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hindhead average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hindhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hindhead a safe place to live?
Hindhead recorded 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,216th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hindhead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Hindhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hindhead was up 15% on the year before: 262 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 228 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hindhead?
About 5,748 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hindhead?
Hindhead is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.