Crime Rate in Hook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hook

The total recorded crimes in Hook, Hart, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hook crime rate of 6.18 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 Hook, encompassing approximately 7,608 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Hewett Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Doctors Acre with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hook?

To understand the safety of Hook, we need to analyze Hook crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hart:

    • In 2024, Hook reported a higher crime volume than the Hart average, with 553 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hook witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hart average, with 473 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hook witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hart, Hook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hook Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hook has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 6.18 ranking 3th out of 10 in the Hart, UK

In 2024, the total Hook crimes were 553. The crime rate of Hook in 2024 was 72.68 (year) or 6.06 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Hart.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hook were around 473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.17 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Hart.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hart)CrimesRank (Hart)CrimesRank (Hart)
Fleet Central58 1775 1832 1
Crookham West and Ewshot46 4704 2699 2
Blackwater and Hawley49 2434 8397 6
Hartley Wintney31 9571 4615 3
Yateley East39 6619 3465 5
Yateley West44 5329 11234 11
Crookham East30 10467 6305 10
Odiham32 8435 7389 7
Fleet West34 7402 9370 8
Fleet East22 11352 10351 9

Hook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202518
January 202517
December 202427
November 202415
October 202416
September 202414
August 202421
July 202425
June 202450
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hook in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hewett Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
3. Doctors Acre (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Perdue Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Raven Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bartley Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Northington Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Valmeade Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Hook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. London Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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