Crime Rate in Hart: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hart

The total recorded crimes in Hart, UK in July 2025 are around 426 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hart crime rate of 4.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hart, encompassing approximately 99,404 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (191) incidents (25.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (4.41% increase)
  • Public order: (51) incidents (24.39% increase)
Hart Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Hearsey Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Wickham Place with total crimes: 9

Hart Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

How safe is Hart?

To understand the safety of Hart, we need to analyze Hart crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Hart has recorded 5,641 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 56.75 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 301 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,130 crimes with a crime rate of 51.61, ranking it 301 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Hampshire:

    • In 2024, Hart demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hampshire average, with 5641 crimes compared to 10291.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hart witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hart had fewer crimes than the Hampshire average, with 5,130 crimes compared to 9,558. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Hart witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Hart is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Hampshire, Hart has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hart Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Crookham West and Ewshot (63 crimes), and the safest, Yateley West (23 crimes), is 40 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hart.

Similarly, the area of Fleet North, Elvetham Heath & Ancells Farm (67 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Fleet South & Pondtail (11 crimes), with a difference of 56 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hart.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Crookham West and Ewshot63
Hartley Wintney62
Fleet Central59
Hook37
Blackwater and Hawley36

Safest Wards:

Fleet East30
Crookham East30
Fleet West26
Odiham25
Yateley West23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fleet North, Elvetham Heath & Ancells Farm67
Crookham West, Ewshot & Crondall51
Fleet West & Winchfield48
Hartley Wintney & Heckfield47
Blackwater, Frogmore & Minley46

Safest Areas:

Hook & Rotherwick37
Yateley West & Eversley30
Yateley East29
Odiham & Warnborough22
Fleet South & Pondtail11

Hart Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hart has recorded 426 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 12062th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2024, the total Hart crimes were 5,641. The crime rate of Hart in 2024 was 56.75 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking it 301 danzarous in the UK. Hart ranked 11 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Hampshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hart were around 5,130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.61 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking 301 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Hampshire, Hart ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 11 as per crime rate of Hart

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
East Hampshire627 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham680 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley867 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,317 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,188 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester928 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh1,079 412,101 411,172 4
Havant1,013 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport713 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor840 210,028 29,134 2

Hart Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 191 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (152 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (174 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (154 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (104 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (162 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (131 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 167 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (144 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (148 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (68 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (160 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202524
May 202528
April 202523
March 202535
February 202529
January 202519
December 202427
November 202424
October 202422
September 202436
August 202420

A total of 398 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202541
May 202537
April 202524
March 202531
February 202526
January 202519
December 202422
November 202428
October 202445
September 202437
August 202437

A total of 419 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202527
May 202530
April 202539
March 202544
February 202532
January 202539
December 202430
November 202448
October 202437
September 202428
August 202429

A total of 227 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202523
May 202512
April 202521
March 202519
February 202515
January 202521
December 202415
November 202413
October 202433
September 202430
August 202416

A total of 367 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202529
May 202531
April 202529
March 202525
February 202525
January 202525
December 202451
November 202432
October 202441
September 202425
August 202431

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1906 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025191
June 2025152
May 2025174
April 2025154
March 2025162
February 2025155
January 2025131
December 2024167
November 2024168
October 2024144
September 2024148
August 2024160

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 97 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202520
April 202534
March 202534
February 202524
January 202523
December 202422
November 202449
October 202426
September 202468
August 202430

A total of 706 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202568
May 202597
April 2025104
March 202563
February 202542
January 202546
December 202424
November 202443
October 202445
September 202442
August 202461

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hart in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hart postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft1
2. Hearsey Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wickham Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
4. Hyde Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. London Road (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Larmer Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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