Hook (Hart) Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Hook (Hart), 4 crimes were reported in September 2024, placing the area 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 1 in 249 residents encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all incidents, followed by other theft (12.8%) and criminal damage and arson (12.8%). The seasonal transition of September, with back-to-school activities and university freshers arriving, may partly explain the distribution of violent crimes. While property crimes accounted for 46% of the total, the rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) was 56% below the UK average, suggesting effective local retail security measures. The area's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average could reflect its character as a smaller, more tightly-knit built-up area within Hart, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to lower rates of certain offences. However, the presence of violent crimes at 1.4 per 1,000, 47% below the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during the transition to autumn.

September 2024 saw a 200% increase in both burglary and shoplifting compared to August, with three incidents each in the latter category. This jump may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by two-thirds (66.7%) and vehicle crime dropped by half (50%), potentially due to reduced summer-related activity or improved parking security. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common crime type, were 47% below the UK average at 1.4 per 1,000, indicating that the area's approach to managing violent incidents may be more effective than national trends. Theft from the person rose by 100% (from zero to one incident), though this remains significantly below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Residents may find the 56% below UK average rate for shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests that local retail areas are experiencing fewer incidents than expected for their size.

The crime rate in Hook (Hart) for September 2024 was 4.0 per 1,000, a 2.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This small decline aligns with a broader trend of stability in the area's crime profile. On a daily basis, the 39 total crimes reported over 30 days equate to approximately one crime per day, which is a low frequency compared to many comparable urban areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk of encountering crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 9,699, the 4.0 per 1,000 rate means that the likelihood of any individual being directly affected by crime is minimal. This is further supported by the fact that 15 of the 19 crime categories reported in Hook were below the UK average, with some categories (such as public order offences) being 64% below the national rate. These figures suggest that the area's characteristics—likely a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity—contribute to a crime environment that is markedly safer than the UK average, though targeted efforts to address specific increases in burglary and shoplifting remain important.