Hart Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hart's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly higher than the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, remains a testament to the area's consistently lower-than-average criminal activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.3% of all reported incidents, or 1.5 per 1,000 residents. This category was 42% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community initiatives or demographic characteristics—may contribute to this disparity. Criminal damage and arson followed, making up 10.2% of cases, while other theft accounted for 10.0%. These figures align with the seasonal context of November, a time marked by Bonfire Night and the early stages of Black Friday shopping, both of which could influence patterns of violent and property crime. The relatively low incidence of shoplifting (3.7% of total crimes) may reflect effective retail security measures or a lower concentration of high-footfall areas compared to other regions. Anti-social behaviour remained 71% below the UK average, indicating strong community engagement or a lower density of public spaces that might otherwise foster such incidents. The overall crime picture in Hart, therefore, illustrates a combination of geographical, social, and seasonal factors that collectively shape its crime profile, even as the area continues to maintain a safer-than-average environment.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Hart. Possession of weapons increased by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Drug-related crimes also rose sharply, with an 83.3% increase from six to 11 cases. Conversely, other crime categories showed declines, including a 55.6% drop in 'other crime' from nine to four incidents. These fluctuations highlight a combination of local factors and broader patterns. For instance, shoplifting rose by 25%, from 12 to 15 cases, possibly linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 71% below the UK average, suggesting effective community measures or environmental factors. Residents might find the 13.1% monthly increase in overall crime rate a useful indicator for local safety planning, though the area still maintains a markedly lower rate than the national average.

Hart's crime rate in November 2023 rose by 13.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.5 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, Hart recorded an average of 14 crimes per day over the month, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 252 residents. This rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the area's relatively safer profile. The population context further illustrates this: with 103,162 residents, the monthly crime count of 410 equates to a manageable scale of incidents per individual. This data suggests that while Hart's crime rate is rising slightly, its overall position remains significantly below the national benchmark, indicating a consistent trend of lower-than-average criminal activity despite seasonal fluctuations.