Crime in Blackfield and Langley: statistics, rates and trends
346 crimes were recorded in Blackfield and Langley in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Blackfield and Langley
- Questions about crime in Blackfield and Langley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (165), anti-social behaviour (40) and criminal damage and arson (39) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,030th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Blackfield and Langley | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 346 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.2 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,154 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Blackfield and Langley of any year here (346 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 346 | 56.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 375 | 60.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 423 | 68.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 489 | 79.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 539 | 87.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 484 | 78.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 417 | 67.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 558 | 90.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 468 | 76.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (58% below) and other theft (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 30 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 26.8 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 6.5 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Blackfield and Langley; the highest is Netley (82.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Marchwood (50.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackfield and Langley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbury | 482 | 62.4 | +11% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,236 | 60.6 | +8% |
| Netley | 638 | 82.8 | +47% |
| Cowes | 766 | 51.2 | -9% |
| Locks Heath | 1,925 | 53.5 | -5% |
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | +20% |
| East Cowes | 654 | 70.4 | +25% |
| Marchwood | 297 | 50.7 | -10% |
Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley is the one area listed within Blackfield and Langley, with 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | Neighbourhood | 7,483 | 459 | 61.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Blackfield and Langley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Hampton Lane | 14 |
| On or near Northampton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Pavilion Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near New Road | 9 |
| On or near The Fowey | 9 |
| On or near Fry Close | 8 |
| On or near Milliken Close | 8 |
| On or near Newlands Road | 8 |
Of the 306 crimes in Blackfield and Langley with a recorded outcome, 25% 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 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 132 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Blackfield and Langley has an estimated population of 6,154 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.0%, against 20.3%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackfield and Langley average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Blackfield and Langley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blackfield and Langley a safe place to live?
Blackfield and Langley recorded 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,030th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Blackfield and Langley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Blackfield and Langley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackfield and Langley was down 8% on the year before: 346 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 375 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackfield and Langley?
About 6,154 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackfield and Langley?
Blackfield and 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.