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Crime in Hindhead

Hindhead had 29 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 27 Waverley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Waverley area. Crime was down 26% on the three months before.

GU26, Waverley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hindhead

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70.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 27Waverley rank1st is the highest rate
-26%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 14 Apr 13 May 8 Jun 9 Jul 12 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hindhead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1345%
violence828%
public order27%
criminal damage27%
vehicle crime27%
theft13%
weapons13%

Hindhead against Waverley

TypeHindhead per 1,000Middle Waverley areaChange
Violence19.419.4▼ 27%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime4.82.1–
Anti-social behaviour31.59.6▲ 18%
Theft and robbery2.43.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hindhead70.2▼ 26%
Grayshott53.40%
Beacon Hill48.5▼ 13%
Shottermill41.5▼ 28%
Haslemere38.8▼ 34%
Woolmer Hill25.2▼ 15%
Hammer21.9▼ 11%
See every Waverley area ranked on the crime in Waverley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hindhead a safe area?

Hindhead had about 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 27 Waverley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Hindhead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (13), followed by violence (8) and public order (2).