Hook (Hart) Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hook (Hart) maintained a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, a figure that is 55.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance, despite the peak summer season marked by festivals, school holidays, and increased tourism, underscores the area’s generally low crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 59.5% of all incidents (22 cases), followed by other theft (10.8%) and public order offences (8.1%). These figures suggest that while violent crime remains the dominant concern, the overall rate is significantly lower than the UK average, with the area’s violent crime rate itself 24% below the national benchmark. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns: the influx of visitors during July could have influenced public order incidents, yet the area’s crime rate remains remarkably stable compared to other UK locations. The relatively low levels of property crime—only 9 cases (24% of total)—contrast sharply with the UK average, where property crimes typically make up a larger share. This may reflect the area’s compact, built-up nature, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The data also highlights the importance of context in interpreting crime statistics: while the increase in violence and sexual offences is notable, the area’s overall safety remains evident when compared to national trends. Residents may find reassurance in the fact that, despite the slight monthly rise in the crime rate, the area continues to experience far fewer incidents than the UK average, a testament to local policing efforts and community resilience.

July 2025 marked a significant decline in shoplifting, which fell by 71.4% from seven incidents in June to just two, the largest single-category reduction. This decrease may partly explain the overall crime rate remaining well below the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime also dropped by 50.0%, from two to one incident, a trend consistent with improved security measures in residential areas. However, the month also saw a sharp 100.0% increase in possession of weapons, rising from zero to one case, a category where Hook (Hart) now sits 25% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences rose by 69.2%, from 13 to 22 cases, though this remains 24% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the area’s violent crime rate still significantly lower than national benchmarks.

Hook (Hart) saw a 5.5% increase in its crime rate from 3.6 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents in July 2025 compared to June. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the small population of 9,699 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 262 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the peak summer season. This context is crucial for residents, as it highlights that even with the slight monthly increase, the area continues to experience crime rates far below national averages. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains minimal, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile.