Crime Rate in Hart: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hart

The total recorded crimes in Hart, UK in May 2025 are around 452 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hart crime rate of 4.55 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (12.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (-6.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
Hart Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hyde Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Oaklands with total crimes: 11

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 (73 crimes), and the safest, Odiham (22 crimes), is 51 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 Odiham & Warnborough (16 crimes), with a difference of 58 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hart.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Fleet Central73
Hartley Wintney69
Crookham West and Ewshot64
Yateley West37
Hook37

Safest Wards:

Yateley East34
Crookham East33
Fleet West24
Fleet East23
Odiham22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fleet North, Elvetham Heath & Ancells Farm74
Crookham West, Ewshot & Crondall66
Hartley Wintney & Heckfield58
Blackwater, Frogmore & Minley49
Fleet West & Winchfield43

Safest Areas:

Hook & Rotherwick37
Crookham East27
Yateley East24
Fleet South & Pondtail16
Odiham & Warnborough16

Hart Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hart has recorded 452 crimes with crime rate of 4.55 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)CrimesRank (Hampshire)
East Hampshire648 107,756 107,463 10
Fareham614 97,596 97,241 9
Test Valley766 89,864 88,839 8
Basingstoke and Deane1,233 714,907 613,698 7
New Forest1,038 613,884 713,661 6
Winchester755 510,633 59,929 5
Eastleigh945 412,101 411,172 4
Havant900 312,564 111,272 3
Gosport688 18,226 37,597 1
Rushmoor753 210,028 29,134 2

Hart Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 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 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 254 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202521
March 202519
February 202515
January 202521
December 202415
November 202413
October 202433
September 202430
August 202416
July 202419
June 202440

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 202410
June 202416

A total of 445 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202534
March 202534
February 202524
January 202523
December 202422
November 202449
October 202426
September 202468
August 202430
July 202431
June 202484

A total of 359 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202523
March 202535
February 202529
January 202519
December 202427
November 202424
October 202422
September 202436
August 202420
July 202430
June 202466

A total of 132 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 202440

A total of 2117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025154
March 2025162
February 2025155
January 2025131
December 2024167
November 2024168
October 2024144
September 2024148
August 2024160
July 2024144
June 2024410

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 391 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202529
March 202525
February 202525
January 202525
December 202451
November 202432
October 202441
September 202425
August 202431
July 202430
June 202446

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 511 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202539
March 202544
February 202532
January 202539
December 202430
November 202448
October 202437
September 202428
August 202429
July 202443
June 2024112

A total of 423 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202524
March 202531
February 202526
January 202519
December 202422
November 202428
October 202445
September 202437
August 202437
July 202423
June 202494

A total of 760 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 2025104
March 202563
February 202542
January 202546
December 202424
November 202443
October 202445
September 202442
August 202461
July 202463
June 2024130

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hart in May 2025

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

1. Hyde Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Drugs1
3. Oaklands (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Wickham Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other theft1
Drugs1
5. Weldon Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Drugs1

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