Hook (Hart) Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hook (Hart) maintained a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, a figure 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area among the safest in the country, with violent and sexual offences at 1.0 per 1,000—62% below the UK average—and anti-social behaviour at 0.9 per 1,000, 37% below the national benchmark. The top three crime types were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (30.0%), and public order offences (10.0%). August, typically a peak holiday month, saw a mix of crime patterns, with some categories aligning with seasonal expectations. For example, the risk of burglary in empty homes during holidays may have been mitigated by local factors such as community watch schemes or a compact built-up area with fewer unoccupied properties. However, the area’s low crime rate remains consistent with its character as a small, densely populated built-up area within Hart, where social cohesion and policing efforts likely contribute to the safety profile. The balance between property and violent crime was skewed toward violence, with 10 violent incidents compared to 8 property crimes, a reflection of broader UK trends where violent crime is more concentrated in urban centres. This data highlights the importance of maintaining current strategies while addressing the root causes of remaining incidents, such as anti-social behaviour, which, though down from July, still accounts for a third of all reported crimes.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 72.7% drop in public order offences, which fell from 11 to 3. This decline, coupled with a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences (from 20 to 10), suggests a significant shift in the crime profile. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences in Hook (Hart) are 62% lower than the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, aligning with the 37% UK average gap. These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during holidays, or targeted local initiatives. However, the area’s low crime rate—particularly in violent crimes—contrasts with the UK average, where such offences are more prevalent. Residents should note that while crime has dropped, the small population scale means even minor incidents are proportionally significant.

August 2023 saw a 49.2% drop in the overall crime rate compared to the previous month, falling from 6.1 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions Hook (Hart) as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a rate 61.7% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 323 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low even by UK standards. With a population of 9,699, the area’s small size contributes to the manageable scale of reported incidents. This context suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or seasonal dynamics—are likely playing a role in sustaining the area’s low crime trajectory, despite August being a peak holiday period that typically increases burglary risks in other regions.