Crime Rate in Hart: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hart

The total recorded crimes in Hart, UK in March 2025 are around 432 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hart crime rate of 4.35 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (162) incidents (4.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (44) incidents (37.50% increase)
Hart Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Little Vigo 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, Fleet Central (58 crimes), and the safest, Fleet East (22 crimes), is 36 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Hart.

Similarly, the area of Fleet North, Elvetham Heath & Ancells Farm (74 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Fleet South & Pondtail (19 crimes), with a difference of 55 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hart.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Fleet Central58
Blackwater and Hawley49
Hook47
Crookham West and Ewshot46
Yateley West44

Safest Wards:

Fleet West34
Odiham32
Hartley Wintney31
Crookham East30
Fleet East22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fleet North, Elvetham Heath & Ancells Farm74
Blackwater, Frogmore & Minley66
Yateley West & Eversley48
Hook & Rotherwick47
Crookham West, Ewshot & Crondall42

Safest Areas:

Odiham & Warnborough31
Yateley East25
Crookham East20
Hartley Wintney & Heckfield19
Fleet South & Pondtail19

Hart Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hart has recorded 432 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 10840th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 12 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
East Hampshire575 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham585 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley764 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,163 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest966 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester825 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh895 412,101 411,172 4
Havant883 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport636 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor768 210,028 29,134 2

Hart Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Anti-social behaviour 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 144 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (410 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202526
January 202519
December 202422
November 202428
October 202445
September 202437
August 202437
July 202423
June 202494

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 202410
June 202416

A total of 221 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202515
January 202521
December 202415
November 202413
October 202433
September 202430
August 202416
July 202419
June 202440

A total of 391 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202524
January 202523
December 202422
November 202449
October 202426
September 202468
August 202430
July 202431
June 202484

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 331 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202525
January 202525
December 202451
November 202432
October 202441
September 202425
August 202431
July 202430
June 202446

A total of 559 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202542
January 202546
December 202424
November 202443
October 202445
September 202442
August 202461
July 202463
June 2024130

A total of 442 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202532
January 202539
December 202430
November 202448
October 202437
September 202428
August 202429
July 202443
June 2024112

A total of 118 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 202440

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 308 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202529
January 202519
December 202427
November 202424
October 202422
September 202436
August 202420
July 202430
June 202466

A total of 1789 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 178.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025162
February 2025155
January 2025131
December 2024167
November 2024168
October 2024144
September 2024148
August 2024160
July 2024144
June 2024410

High Crime Locations Hart in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
3. Little Vigo (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. Hyde Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6

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