Crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley: statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- Questions about crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
- About this data
454 crimes were recorded in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 220 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley has the 2,565th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 454 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.7 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,483 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley was highest in the year to July 2022 (681 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (454). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 454 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 454 | 60.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 520 | 69.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 601 | 80.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 681 | 91.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 569 | 76.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 531 | 71.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 648 | 86.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 608 | 81.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other theft (+22%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 29.4 | 0.86 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 7.9 | 0.51 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -7% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +10% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.7 | 0.59 | +22% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -77% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +33% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.38 | +43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 364 | 56.9 | -6% |
| Hythe South | 488 | 66.3 | +9% |
| Hythe Central | 313 | 52.6 | -13% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 433 | 61.1 | +1% |
| Forest & Solent | 219 | 60.1 | -1% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -23% |
| Lymington | 514 | 64.3 | +6% |
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -32% |
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 Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Stonehills | 13 |
| On or near Northampton Lane | 11 |
| On or near Pavilion Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Pendleton Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Newlands Road | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Fry Close | 10 |
| On or near Furzey Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley has an estimated population of 7,483. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.6% |
Is Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley a safe place to live?
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley recorded 60.7 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 Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley was almost unchanged on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 454 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley?
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley 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 Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.