Pulse Monitor is the monthly health check on the heritage sector from the Heritage Fund, which measures its resilience, confidence and ambition, and there are some exceptional results from October that are out of step with recent trends.
UK Heritage Pulse writes:
…. In October 2025, we received 147 responses to at least one question about heritage crime or the monthly Pulse Monitor questions, which track the individual and organisational resilience of respondents. Key findings from the research exploring heritage crime and its impact show:
- 39% of respondents reported intentional damage (e.g. vandalism, graffiti, arson, unlawful alterations), and 31% of respondents experienced anti-social behaviour (e.g. fly-tipping, unauthorised camping/access, off-road driving).
- However, 30% told us that no heritage crime incidents took place at their site in the past two years.
- The financial cost of repairs and replacements is the greatest impact of heritage crime experienced by the panel.
- If they had the budget, respondents would prioritise installing video surveillance.
