Hart Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hart’s crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 places it nearly 50% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area’s relative safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 36.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and criminal damage and arson (11.2%). These figures align with Hart’s character as a largely rural district with limited urban density, where property crimes are less prevalent than in densely populated areas. The low rate of violent crime may reflect community cohesion and the absence of major nightlife hubs that typically correlate with higher rates of assault and sexual offences. November’s events, including Bonfire Night and Black Friday, could have influenced short-term spikes in certain categories. For instance, shoplifting rates (0.3 per 1,000) are 52% below the UK average, due to fewer high-street retail outlets compared to urban centres. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson by 43.3% compared to October suggests potential links to seasonal activities or unseasonal weather patterns. While direct causes, the combination of rural geography and limited commercial activity likely contributes to the area’s consistently low crime profile.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person surging by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and criminal damage and arson rising by 43.3% (30 to 43 cases). These increases, though small in absolute terms, warrant attention, particularly as they occurred against a backdrop of stable overall crime rates. Conversely, burglary fell by 63.2% (19 to 7 incidents), robbery dropped by 50% (2 to 1), and other crime decreased by 50% (16 to 8), indicating potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal deterrents. Violence and sexual offences remained 46% below the UK average (1.4 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect Hart’s low population density and limited exposure to urban risk factors. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson could be linked to Bonfire Night activities. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it suggests vulnerabilities in personal safety during public events. These shifts underscore the importance of contextual analysis, as month-on-month changes often reveal local dynamics that broader statistics may obscure.

Hart’s crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 is a continuation of its stable trajectory from October, which recorded a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 (-1.8% change). This minimal fluctuation reinforces the area’s reputation as one of the UK’s safest local authority districts. On a daily basis, Hart experiences approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that, while non-zero, is markedly lower than the UK’s national average. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 269 residents illustrates the rarity of criminal incidents in Hart compared to more densely populated regions. With a population of 103,162, the low rate translates to a practical reality where most residents go months without encountering crime. This contrast becomes even starker when considering that Hart’s violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average, and its anti-social behaviour rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 43% below the national figure. These disparities highlight the influence of geography and demographics, as Hart’s rural character and limited urban infrastructure likely reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. While direct causal links, the combination of low population density and community-focused policing strategies may partly explain the area’s consistently favourable position relative to the UK average.