Crime in Hindhead: statistics, rates and trends
245 crimes were recorded in Hindhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hindhead
- Questions about crime in Hindhead
- About this data
245 crimes were recorded in Hindhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hindhead has the 1,269th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hindhead | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 245 | 5,896 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.6 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,748 | 134,284 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hindhead was highest in the year to July 2021 (265 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (213). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 245 | 42.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 232 | 40.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 225 | 39.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 213 | 37.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 232 | 40.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 265 | 46.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 260 | 45.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 255 | 44.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 221 | 38.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hindhead 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 (+21%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 20.9 | 0.61 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.0 | 0.33 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 4.3 | 0.52 | -14% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +40% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -20% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +200% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hindhead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hindhead recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 49.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hindhead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hindhead recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hindhead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hindhead recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hindhead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hindhead recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hindhead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hindhead recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hindhead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hindhead recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hindhead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hindhead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hindhead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hindhead 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 33% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hindhead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hindhead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hindhead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hindhead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hindhead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hindhead recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hindhead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hindhead 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hindhead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hindhead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hindhead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hindhead 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hindhead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hindhead.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hindhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslemere | 631 | 53.9 | +26% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 219 | 39.0 | -9% |
| Liphook | 406 | 49.0 | +15% |
| Bordon | 736 | 69.5 | +63% |
| Milford and Witley | 281 | 52.3 | +23% |
| Wrecclesham | 239 | 28.1 | -34% |
| Farnham | 1,231 | 57.0 | +34% |
| Godalming | 547 | 43.9 | +3% |
2 areas within Hindhead, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Grayshott had the highest rate (43.3 per 1,000) and Hindhead & Beacon Hill the lowest (40.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayshott | Neighbourhood | 2,865 | 124 | 43.3 |
| Hindhead & Beacon Hill | Neighbourhood | 4,359 | 176 | 40.4 |
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 Hindhead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Beacon Hill Court | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Grove Road | 14 |
| On or near London Road | 8 |
| On or near Mead Road | 8 |
| On or near Hunters Place | 8 |
| On or near Rockdale Drive | 8 |
| On or near Tower Road | 7 |
| On or near Hatchlands Drive | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hindhead 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 | 101 | 41.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 22.0% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
Hindhead has an estimated population of 5,748. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hindhead sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hindhead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Hindhead a safe place to live?
Hindhead recorded 42.6 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 Hindhead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Hindhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hindhead was up 6% on the year before: 245 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 232 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hindhead?
Hindhead 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 Hindhead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.