Hook (Hart) Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Hook (Hart)'s crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents — a figure that, while representing a significant increase from March, still places the area 8% below the UK average for this category. With a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, the built-up area within Hart continues to perform better than the national average, which stands at 7.5 per 1,000. This overall rate reflects a 37.3% deficit compared to UK standards, a gap that is particularly evident in property crime categories where local figures are consistently below national benchmarks. The seasonal context of April — marked by the Easter period and increased outdoor activity — may have influenced patterns, though the 23 incidents of violence and sexual offences suggest a need for targeted interventions in this area. Public order offences, while contributing 15.2% of total crimes, showed a smaller but still notable increase, whereas anti-social behaviour remained 49% below the UK average. The interplay between these statistics and the area's characteristics as a built-up district within Hart suggests that community-focused strategies may be playing a role in maintaining the area's relatively low crime levels despite the spike in violent incidents.

The most striking development in April 2023 was a 228.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 23 incidents. This sharp rise, while significant, remains 8% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. Concurrently, public order offences saw a 16.7% increase, from 6 to 7, marking a slight upward trend in this category. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped 83.3% compared to March, with only 1 reported incident in April after 6 the previous month. Other theft also fell sharply, decreasing by 75.0% to 2 incidents from 8. These contrasting trends suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized events. For residents, the 23 incidents of violence and sexual offences represent the largest single category, underscoring the need for continued attention to community safety measures in the built-up area.

April 2023 saw a continued decline in Hook (Hart)'s crime rate, with the monthly figure dropping 8.1% from the previous month's 5.2 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while modest, aligns with broader trends observed in the built-up area's historical data. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with the area's generally low crime profile. When considering monthly exposure, the 46 reported crimes equate to one incident for roughly every 211 residents over the course of April — a rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the local population. The population context further highlights the significance of this statistic: with 9,699 residents, the area's crime rate reflects a community where public safety initiatives and community engagement may be contributing factors. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, provides a tangible benchmark for residents to gauge their personal risk in relation to the broader built-up area.