Hook (Hart) Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hook (Hart), a built-up area within the Hart district, recorded a total of 50 crimes in March 2023, resulting in a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—31.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects the area’s smaller population and likely lower population density compared to major urban centres. The crime profile reveals a mix of property-related and anti-social incidents, with anti-social behaviour accounting for 18% of all recorded crimes. This category, which includes disturbances, noise complaints, and other non-violent disruptions, may be influenced by the area’s residential character and the proximity of communal spaces. Property crimes, which make up 52% of the total, include other thefts (16%), vehicle crime (12%), and burglary (10%). These figures suggest that while property-related incidents are the most common, they remain significantly below the UK average for most categories. The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring, with longer evenings and the end of British Summer Time—may have influenced patterns, increasing opportunities for anti-social behaviour or property crimes in the evenings. However, the overall crime rate remains stable compared to previous months, with no significant spikes or drops reported in the data. The area’s lower-than-average violent crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) further supports the notion that Hook (Hart) is a relatively safe environment, though the high rate of possession of weapons (186% above the UK average) highlights a specific concern that may require further local analysis. The combination of these factors illustrates a crime picture that is distinct from the UK average, shaped by the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics.

March 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime patterns compared to the UK average, with 'Other theft' incidents at 0.8 per 1,000 residents—36% above the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This category, which includes unclassified thefts, may reflect local factors such as unsecured properties or transient populations. Conversely, 'Violence and sexual offences' were 74% below the UK average, with just 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that aligns with the area’s likely lower population density and reduced nightlife activity. The dominance of anti-social behaviour (18% of total crimes) suggests a focus on community-level disruptions, possibly linked to the built-up area’s proximity to residential zones. 'Possession of weapons' was 186% above the UK average, a figure that may indicate a need for targeted policing or community engagement initiatives. These disparities highlight how local conditions can shape crime trends independently of national patterns.

In March 2023, Hook (Hart) recorded 50 crimes across a population of 9,699, translating to a daily average of two crimes per day. This equates to one reported crime for every 194 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is a local metric and not directly comparable to UK-wide data, it provides context for residents: in practical terms, the likelihood of encountering a crime in this built-up area is relatively low. The area’s crime profile shows a mix of property and anti-social behaviour incidents, with no single category dominating to an extreme degree. Compared to the UK average of 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, Hook’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000 places it 31.6% below the national average, a gap consistent with its smaller scale and likely lower population density. The monthly exposure figure underscores that while crime is not absent, it remains infrequent enough to suggest a generally safer environment than the UK average. However, this does not eliminate the need for vigilance, particularly in categories such as possession of weapons, which are high compared to national trends.