Crime in Blackfield and Langley: statistics, rates and trends
347 crimes were recorded in Blackfield and Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blackfield and Langley at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackfield and Langley
- Types of crime in Blackfield and Langley
- Blackfield and Langley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Blackfield and Langley
- Streets with the most crime in Blackfield and Langley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackfield and Langley
- Population and deprivation in Blackfield and Langley
- Questions about crime in Blackfield and Langley
- About this data
347 crimes were recorded in Blackfield and Langley in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 185 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Blackfield and Langley has the 1,032nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackfield and Langley | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 347 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,154 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackfield and Langley was highest in the year to July 2022 (571 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (347). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 347 | 56.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 387 | 62.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 399 | 64.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 495 | 80.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 571 | 92.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 452 | 73.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 425 | 69.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 547 | 88.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 482 | 78.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackfield and 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-76%) and criminal damage and arson (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 30.1 | 0.88 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -19% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -12% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.2 | 0.51 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -76% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +150% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -20% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.23 | +40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackfield and Langley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackfield and Langley recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 53.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackfield and Langley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackfield and Langley recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackfield and Langley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackfield and Langley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackfield and Langley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackfield and Langley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackfield and Langley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackfield and Langley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackfield and Langley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackfield and Langley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackfield and Langley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackfield and Langley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackfield and Langley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackfield and Langley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackfield and Langley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackfield and Langley recorded 8 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 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackfield and Langley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackfield and Langley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackfield and Langley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackfield and Langley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Blackfield and Langley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackfield and Langley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackfield and Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbury | 471 | 61.0 | +8% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,234 | 60.5 | +7% |
| Netley | 626 | 81.3 | +44% |
| Cowes | 732 | 48.9 | -13% |
| Locks Heath | 1,926 | 53.5 | -5% |
| Bursledon | 502 | 68.6 | +22% |
| East Cowes | 652 | 70.2 | +25% |
| Marchwood | 285 | 48.7 | -14% |
1 areas within Blackfield and Langley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley had the highest rate (60.7 per 1,000) and Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley the lowest (60.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | Neighbourhood | 7,483 | 454 | 60.7 |
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 Blackfield and Langley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Pendleton Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Northampton Lane | 11 |
| On or near Newlands Road | 11 |
| On or near Pavilion Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Furzey Close | 10 |
| On or near Fry Close | 10 |
| On or near Fourshells Close | 9 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackfield and 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 | 137 | 39.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Blackfield and Langley has an estimated population of 6,154. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackfield and 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 | Blackfield and Langley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.5% |
Is Blackfield and Langley a safe place to live?
Blackfield and Langley recorded 56.4 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 Blackfield and Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Blackfield and Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackfield and Langley was down 10% on the year before: 347 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 387 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackfield and Langley?
Blackfield and 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 Blackfield and Langley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.