Crime in Hook (Hart): statistics, rates and trends
430 crimes were recorded in Hook (Hart) in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hook (Hart) at a glance
- Crime trends in Hook (Hart)
- Types of crime in Hook (Hart)
- Hook (Hart) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hook (Hart)
- Streets with the most crime in Hook (Hart)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hook (Hart)
- Population and deprivation in Hook (Hart)
- Questions about crime in Hook (Hart)
- About this data
430 crimes were recorded in Hook (Hart) in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 178 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hook (Hart) has the 1,281st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hook (Hart) | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 430 | 4,575 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.8 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,292 | 103,162 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hook (Hart) was highest in the year to July 2023 (551 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (415). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 430 | 41.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 473 | 46.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 469 | 45.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 551 | 53.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 479 | 46.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 486 | 47.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 536 | 52.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 429 | 41.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 415 | 40.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hook (Hart) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+90%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 17.3 | 0.51 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 5.3 | 1.08 | +90% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 4.4 | 0.29 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.6 | 0.32 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -34% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.4 | 0.38 | -46% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -23% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +53% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +12% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hook (Hart)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hook (Hart) recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hook (Hart)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hook (Hart) recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hook (Hart)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hook (Hart) recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hook (Hart)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hook (Hart) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hook (Hart)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hook (Hart) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hook (Hart)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hook (Hart) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hook (Hart)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hook (Hart) recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hook (Hart)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hook (Hart) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hook (Hart)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hook (Hart) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hook (Hart)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hook (Hart) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hook (Hart)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hook (Hart) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hook (Hart)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hook (Hart) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hook (Hart)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hook (Hart) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hook (Hart)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hook (Hart) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hook (Hart), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hook (Hart).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hook (Hart) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odiham | 153 | 28.2 | -32% |
| Elvetham Heath | 206 | 39.4 | -6% |
| Fleet | 1,797 | 45.4 | +9% |
| Basingstoke | 10,495 | 86.8 | +108% |
| Yateley | 700 | 46.8 | +12% |
| Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross | 428 | 39.1 | -6% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 286 | 39.2 | -6% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 442 | 36.3 | -13% |
1 areas within Hook (Hart), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hook had the highest rate (41.8 per 1,000) and Hook the lowest (41.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook | Neighbourhood | 10,292 | 430 | 41.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hook (Hart) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hewett Lane | 24 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 22 |
| On or near Bartley Way | 21 |
| On or near Upper Wheatfield | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Doctors Acre | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Driftway Road | 10 |
| On or near Chantry Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hook (Hart) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 37.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 32.6% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 10.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Hook (Hart) has an estimated population of 10,292. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hook (Hart) sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hook (Hart) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Hook (Hart) a safe place to live?
Hook (Hart) recorded 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hook (Hart)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (55).
Is crime in Hook (Hart) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hook (Hart) was down 9% on the year before: 430 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 473 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hook (Hart)?
Hook (Hart) is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hook (Hart). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.