Hook (Hart) Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Hook (Hart) during April 2024, accounting for 26.8% of all reported incidents. This category, with 11 cases recorded, remains the most frequent type of crime in the area.1 per 1,000 residents is 57% below the UK average. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing Hook (Hart) firmly in the lower bracket compared to the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s relative safety, which may be influenced by its built-up character and the presence of community-focused policing strategies. Other theft, the second most common crime category, rose sharply by 100% compared to March, reaching 10 incidents—a figure that is 79% above the UK average for this category. This increase could be linked to the Easter period, when temporary populations or increased foot traffic in retail areas may create opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime remained below UK averages, with burglary at 0.6 per 1,000 (87% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime at 0.4 per 1,000 (15% below). These patterns suggest a mixed impact of seasonal factors, with property crimes showing some volatility while violent crimes declined. The overall crime rate in Hook (Hart) reflects a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with the area’s lower-than-average rates in several categories indicating a generally secure environment. However, the sharp rise in other theft highlights the need for targeted measures to address this specific vulnerability, particularly in light of the Easter-related activity patterns observed during the month.

April 2024 brought stark contrasts in crime trends for Hook (Hart). Other theft cases surged by 100%, rising from five to ten incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened activity in retail or residential areas during the Easter period. Concurrently, public order offences also doubled, indicating potential changes in community behaviour or increased police visibility in public spaces. This increase in property-related crimes contrasts with a 42.1% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 19 to 11 cases—a decline that may be linked to seasonal factors or the Easter holiday reducing opportunities for such crimes. Hook (Hart)’s rate for violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that suggests local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to this disparity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and public order offences both fell below UK averages by 15% and 25%, respectively, reinforcing the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to the national context. These shifts highlight the need to monitor specific categories, such as other theft, which now exceeds the UK average by 79%, for further analysis.

Hook (Hart) recorded a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in April 2024, marking an 18.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of spring, when increased daylight and warmer weather may contribute to reduced outdoor criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 237 residents, underscoring the area’s safety profile relative to its population size. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful for residents, as it contextualises the frequency of crime in terms of individual risk. When compared to the UK’s broader population, Hook (Hart)’s crime rate remains significantly lower, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing or demographic characteristics—may play a role in sustaining this trend. The reduction from March to April also highlights the potential influence of seasonal transitions on crime dynamics, with the Easter period contributing to a temporary shift in activity patterns.