Hook (Hart) Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,699 residents, the 34 crimes recorded in Hook (Hart) during October 2023 equate to a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 people—a figure that is 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This low crime rate underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, though it is essential to contextualise this within the local environment. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.3% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (14.7%) and vehicle crime (11.8%). These patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the return of darker evenings in October and the timing of Halloween, which can affect public behaviour and policing priorities. The reduction in violent crime compared to the previous month, coupled with the continued dominance of property-related offences, suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. The area’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with several categories—such as anti-social behaviour and burglary—showing marked disparities. While the overall rate is low, the presence of violence and sexual offences at a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific areas. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and increased indoor activity, may further shape crime patterns. This snapshot of October’s crime profile illustrates the importance of ongoing monitoring and community engagement to sustain the area’s low crime trajectory.

October 2023 saw a 66.7% increase in public order crimes, rising from 3 to 5 incidents—a shift that may partly reflect the seasonal transition and darker evenings associated with the month. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 66.7%, from 6 to 2, a decline that could be linked to the Halloween period and associated community activities. Violence and sexual offences also fell sharply by 42.9%, from 21 to 12, aligning with broader patterns of reduced violent crime during October. This category remains 56% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000. Vehicle crime and other theft also showed reductions, though both categories still lag behind national averages by 23% and 35% respectively. These figures highlight the area’s ability to maintain low crime rates even as seasonal factors influence specific offence types.

Over the course of October 2023, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 285 residents in Hook (Hart), a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in relation to the local population. This rate translates to approximately 1 crime per day across the 31-day month, a statistic that reflects the area’s consistently low crime profile. Compared to the previous month, the overall crime rate fell by 33.3% from 5.3 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, illustrating a marked reduction in reported incidents. When scaled to the area’s population of 9,699, this means 34 total crimes were recorded—a figure that, while not negligible, remains well below the UK average. The daily crime context provides a tangible reference for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the national average. This contrast is reinforced by the fact that several crime categories, including violence and sexual offences, are more than 50% below their UK counterparts, underscoring the area’s relative safety compared to other parts of the country.