Hook (Hart) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Hook (Hart)'s crime picture in April 2025, accounting for 30.6% of all reported crimes—a share that underscores the area's distinct criminal profile compared to the UK average. At 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local rate remains 33.8% below the national average of 7.7, reflecting a safety record that consistently outperforms the UK's broader trends. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—likely influences these patterns, with violence and sexual offences possibly linked to heightened social interactions during the Easter period. Meanwhile, vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, stands out as an area of concern, being 84% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area's road network characteristics or vehicle density, though it contrasts with the strong performance in other categories. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 55% below the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion or effective local policing plays a role in mitigating such incidents. The overall crime mix reveals a combination of local factors and national trends, with violence and sexual offences serving as the dominant category that shapes the area's crime profile. This pattern, while consistent with Hook (Hart)'s historical safety record, also highlights the need for targeted strategies to address specific vulnerabilities such as vehicle crime, which remains a persistent outlier compared to the UK's broader trends.

April 2025 saw a striking 150% rise in criminal damage and arson, with incidents increasing from 2 to 5. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal pressures such as Easter-related activities or increased outdoor access during spring. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 44.4% (9 to 5), potentially linked to Easter's impact on retail patterns, though this decrease contrasts with the 24% UK-wide gap that still exists for this category. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, remains 84% above the UK average—a persistent challenge that may reflect the area's road infrastructure or vehicle density. Violence and sexual offences fell by 6.3% (16 to 15), a minor but consistent decline that could indicate the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the influence of Easter-related community activities. These shifts highlight how seasonal rhythms and local context interact to shape crime trends in ways that defy simple generalisations.

Hook (Hart)'s crime rate in April 2025 rose by 4.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.9 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the UK's safest places, remaining 33.8% below the national average. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-198 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month—a figure that places Hook (Hart) among the lowest risk areas in the country. Daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day, a manageable frequency that aligns with the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up zone. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 9,699 residents, the 49 total crimes represent a crime rate that is significantly lower than the UK's 7.7 per 1,000. This combination of low crime density and a stable monthly exposure underscores the area's consistent safety profile, even as seasonal factors like Easter and spring weather influence specific crime patterns.