Crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield: statistics, rates and trends
369 crimes were recorded in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- Types of crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- Demographics of Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- Questions about crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage and arson (34) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,708th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 369 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.7 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,393 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (563 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (348). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 369 | 57.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 348 | 54.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 357 | 55.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 412 | 64.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 563 | 88.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 471 | 73.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 563 | 88.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 491 | 76.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 388 | 60.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (41% below) and anti-social behaviour (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 28.5 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 9.9 | 15.4 | +125% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 25 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield; the highest is Totton Central (88.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Totton South (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | 459 | 61.3 | +6% |
| Hythe South | 490 | 66.6 | +15% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 430 | 60.7 | +5% |
| Hythe Central | 316 | 53.1 | -8% |
| Forest & Solent | 210 | 57.7 | 0% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 349 | 47.8 | -17% |
| Totton South | 342 | 40.8 | -29% |
| Totton Central | 694 | 88.2 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near May Copse | 15 |
| On or near The Mill Pond | 15 |
| On or near Bower Close | 13 |
| On or near Faircross Close | 12 |
| On or near Long Lane | 12 |
| On or near Roewood Close | 12 |
| On or near Burbush Close | 11 |
| On or near Hardley Lane | 11 |
| On or near Park Hill Close | 10 |
Of the 306 crimes in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 44.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 21.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield has an estimated population of 6,393 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield a safe place to live?
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,708th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield was up 6% on the year before: 369 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 348 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield?
About 6,393 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield?
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield 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.