Car crime in Hook: 2026 figures
Hook recorded 52 vehicle crimes in the 12 months to April 2026. At 4.31 per 1,000 residents, that's above the Hampshire rate of 3.00.
Here are the figures, what they mean, and what actually protects a car on the drive.
The figures
| Area | Vehicle crimes (12 months) | Per 1,000 residents | 3-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook | 52 | 4.31 | roughly flat |
| Hartley Wintney | 24 | 3.70 | not published |
| Odiham | 8 | 1.36 | not published |
| Hampshire | 3.00 | ||
| South East | 3.22 |
Source: CrimeRate (crimerate.co.uk), using police-recorded crime for the 12 months ending April 2026. "Vehicle crime" covers thefts of vehicles, thefts from vehicles and interfering with vehicles. Rates are per 1,000 residents. Figures are rounded and change monthly.
Why Hook sits above the county rate
We can't say for certain from the figures alone. But Hook has something thieves value: it sits right by junction 5 of the M3. A car taken off a drive in Hook can be on the motorway within minutes.
Hartley Wintney is also above the county rate, while Odiham is well below it.
What it means for you
If you've got a keyless or high-value car on the drive in Hook or Hartley Wintney, the local numbers back up taking security seriously.
How to protect your car
1. Block the key signal. Keep your keys in a signal-blocking pouch or tin at night, away from the front door. It costs a few pounds and stops relay theft, as long as you use it every night.
2. Make the car hard to drive. A steering lock is cheap and visible. Some cars can also have a PIN-code immobiliser fitted.
3. Stop the car leaving. A telescopic bollard locked in front of the car means it can't be driven off the drive, however it was unlocked. Hook's quick motorway access is exactly why a physical barrier matters here: it stops the car leaving, however it was unlocked.
More on how relay theft works in our keyless car theft guide.
Questions people ask
Where can I see crime on my own street? police.uk maps reported crimes month by month. Search your postcode.
Does a bollard stop my car being broken into? No. It stops the car being driven away. Pair it with a signal-blocking pouch.
Do you fit in Hook? Yes. See our Hook page for prices and the areas we cover.
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