Crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield: statistics, rates and trends
364 crimes were recorded in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- Questions about crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
- About this data
364 crimes were recorded in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield has the 2,740th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 364 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.9 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,393 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (571 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (343). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 364 | 56.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 343 | 53.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 348 | 54.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 440 | 68.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 557 | 87.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 464 | 72.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 571 | 89.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 483 | 75.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 386 | 60.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+68%) and violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 31.4 | 0.92 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +32% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -24% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +50% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.0 | 0.32 | -13% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.25 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.38 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | -33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -88% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 55.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | 454 | 60.7 | +7% |
| Hythe South | 488 | 66.3 | +16% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 433 | 61.1 | +7% |
| Hythe Central | 313 | 52.6 | -8% |
| Forest & Solent | 219 | 60.1 | +6% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -18% |
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -28% |
| Totton Central | 688 | 87.5 | +54% |
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 Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Faircross Close | 14 |
| On or near Bower Close | 13 |
| On or near May Copse | 13 |
| On or near Hardley Lane | 12 |
| On or near Long Lane | 12 |
| On or near Roewood Close | 12 |
| On or near The Mill Pond | 12 |
| On or near Burbush Close | 11 |
| On or near Hamilton Court | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield 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 | 132 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 13.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield has an estimated population of 6,393. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield a safe place to live?
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield recorded 56.9 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 Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
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: 364 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 343 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield?
Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield 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 Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.