Crime in Hook (Hart): statistics, rates and trends
426 crimes were recorded in Hook (Hart) in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Hook (Hart)
- Questions about crime in Hook (Hart)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (161), vehicle crime (56) and anti-social behaviour (52) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,271st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hook (Hart) | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 426 | 4,563 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.4 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,292 | 103,162 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hook (Hart) peaked in the year to August 2020 (542 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (403). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 426 | 41.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 468 | 45.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 480 | 46.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 521 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 504 | 49.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 479 | 46.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 542 | 52.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 435 | 42.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 403 | 39.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 27 to 56 and anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 52, while other theft fell from 42 to 27 and public order fell from 31 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 | 15.6 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +107% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 5.1 | 15.4 | +68% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 22 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hook (Hart); the highest is Basingstoke (87.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Odiham (29.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hook (Hart) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odiham | 158 | 29.2 | -30% |
| Elvetham Heath | 200 | 38.2 | -8% |
| Fleet | 1,802 | 45.5 | +10% |
| Basingstoke | 10,559 | 87.4 | +111% |
| Yateley | 716 | 47.9 | +16% |
| Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross | 439 | 40.1 | -3% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 268 | 36.8 | -11% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 444 | 36.4 | -12% |
Hook is the one area listed within Hook (Hart), with 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook | Neighbourhood | 10,292 | 426 | 41.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Hook (Hart) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hewett Lane” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hewett Lane | 23 |
| On or near Bartley Way | 21 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Upper Wheatfield | 17 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Doctors Acre | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Driftway Road | 11 |
| On or near Chantry Close | 10 |
Of the 374 crimes in Hook (Hart) with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 43.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Hook (Hart) has an estimated population of 10,292 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.0%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hook (Hart) average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hook (Hart) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hook (Hart) a safe place to live?
Hook (Hart) recorded 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,271st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hook (Hart)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (56).
Is crime in Hook (Hart) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hook (Hart) was down 9% on the year before: 426 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 468 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hook (Hart)?
About 10,292 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hook (Hart)?
Hook (Hart) is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.