Hook (Hart) Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hook (Hart) maintained a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, a figure 40.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance, while modest, reflects the area’s ongoing success in managing crime despite seasonal pressures. The breakdown of incidents reveals a clear dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 52.1% of all recorded offences (25 cases), compared to property crimes (12 cases, 25%). Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with 2.6 per 1,000 residents — 9% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This gap, though narrow, suggests effective policing or community interventions in addressing personal safety concerns. Anti-social behaviour, while surging by 200% to 9 cases, still lagged 38% behind the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, illustrating Hook (Hart)’s relative stability in managing disruptive conduct. The summer season, with its festivals and extended daylight hours, likely influenced these patterns, as outdoor events may have amplified both anti-social incidents and violent crimes. However, the area’s performance in property-related offences was even more striking: criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) both fell significantly below the UK average. This divergence from national trends may be attributed to Hook (Hart)’s built-up character, where compact residential areas and limited commercial zones reduce opportunities for property crimes. The low rate of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 71% below the UK average) further reinforces this, due to the area’s smaller retail presence compared to larger urban centres. These factors collectively illustrate a community where crime prevention efforts, combined with the area’s geographic and demographic profile, have contributed to sustained lower rates. The July data, therefore, offers both a snapshot of seasonal fluctuations and a testament to the area’s resilience in maintaining safety standards.

July 2024 brought stark contrasts in crime trends, with significant decreases in certain categories outpacing increases in others. Other theft fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 cases), marking one of the most substantial declines in the month. This reduction aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 0.6 per 1,000 — a 66% gap that Hook (Hart) narrowed considerably. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged by 200%, rising from 3 to 9 incidents, though this remains 38% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The 200% increase in anti-social behaviour may partly reflect the summer season’s impact, with festivals and extended daylight hours potentially amplifying such incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting and robbery each doubled, a trend consistent with the UK’s seasonal patterns in retail areas. These spikes, however, were offset by broader declines in property crimes, which fell to 12 total cases — 52% of all crimes — compared to 25 violent crimes. This shift underscores a month where property-focused offences remained relatively contained, even as personal safety concerns grew in specific areas.

July 2024 saw a stable crime rate in Hook (Hart), remaining 5.0 per 1,000 residents — a 2.0% decrease from June’s 5.1 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity despite seasonal factors. Locally, the monthly average translates to 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 202 residents, a ratio that places Hook (Hart) among the safest built-up areas in the UK. This exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative security. The population context further underscores this: with 9,699 residents, even minor fluctuations in crime numbers are magnified in aggregate, yet the area’s performance remains consistently below national benchmarks. This suggests structural factors — such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or demographic stability — may be contributing to the sustained low crime levels.