Crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley: statistics, rates and trends
459 crimes were recorded in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley at a glance
- Crime trends in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- Types of crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- Demographics of Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- Questions about crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (197), anti-social behaviour (68) and criminal damage and arson (51) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,560th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 459 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.3 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,483 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley peaked in the year to August 2019 (663 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (444). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 459 | 61.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 444 | 59.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 530 | 70.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 604 | 80.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 651 | 87.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 596 | 79.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 526 | 70.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 663 | 88.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 592 | 79.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (41% below) and other theft (38% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 68 and criminal damage and arson rose from 36 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 26.3 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 9.1 | 15.4 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley; the highest is Hythe South (66.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Totton South (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 369 | 57.7 | -6% |
| Hythe South | 490 | 66.6 | +9% |
| Hythe Central | 316 | 53.1 | -13% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 430 | 60.7 | -1% |
| Forest & Solent | 210 | 57.7 | -6% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 349 | 47.8 | -22% |
| Lymington | 509 | 63.7 | +4% |
| Totton South | 342 | 40.8 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” and “Petrol Station” (28 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Hampton Lane | 14 |
| On or near Stonehills | 13 |
| On or near Northampton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Pavilion Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Wright Way | 10 |
| On or near New Road | 9 |
Of the 391 crimes in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley has an estimated population of 7,483 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley a safe place to live?
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,560th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley was up 3% on the year before: 459 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley?
About 7,483 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley?
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley 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.