Crime in Blackwater (Hart): statistics, rates and trends
268 crimes were recorded in Blackwater (Hart) in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blackwater (Hart) at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackwater (Hart)
- Types of crime in Blackwater (Hart)
- Blackwater (Hart) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Blackwater (Hart)
- Streets with the most crime in Blackwater (Hart)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackwater (Hart)
- Demographics of Blackwater (Hart)
- Questions about crime in Blackwater (Hart)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (38) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,330th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Blackwater (Hart) | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 268 | 4,563 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.8 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,290 | 103,162 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blackwater (Hart) peaked in the year to August 2020 (382 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (265). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 268 | 36.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 308 | 42.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 265 | 36.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 302 | 41.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 304 | 41.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 277 | 38.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 382 | 52.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 286 | 39.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 314 | 43.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and other theft (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 38 and criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 28, while violence and sexual offences fell from 160 to 122.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 16.7 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 5.2 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Blackwater (Hart); the highest is Bagshot (83.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) (36.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 731 | 36.4 | -1% |
| Yateley | 716 | 47.9 | +30% |
| Crowthorne | 789 | 49.4 | +34% |
| Camberley | 2,607 | 68.9 | +87% |
| Farnborough | 4,465 | 72.5 | +97% |
| Frimley | 950 | 58.0 | +58% |
| Elvetham Heath | 200 | 38.2 | +4% |
| Bagshot | 531 | 83.6 | +128% |
Blackwater and Hawley is the one area listed within Blackwater (Hart), with 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater and Hawley | Neighbourhood | 9,655 | 394 | 40.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Blackwater (Hart) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hearsey Gardens” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hearsey Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Beaulieu Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Hicks Lane | 12 |
| On or near Hartley Close | 10 |
| On or near Moorhen Close | 10 |
| On or near Foxley Close | 9 |
| On or near Adam Brown Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Aspin Way | 7 |
| On or near Myrtle Drive | 7 |
| On or near Baileys Close | 6 |
Of the 230 crimes in Blackwater (Hart) with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 106 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
Blackwater (Hart) has an estimated population of 7,290 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (8.6%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackwater (Hart) average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Blackwater (Hart) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blackwater (Hart) a safe place to live?
Blackwater (Hart) recorded 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,330th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Blackwater (Hart)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Blackwater (Hart) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackwater (Hart) was down 13% on the year before: 268 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 308 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackwater (Hart)?
About 7,290 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackwater (Hart)?
Blackwater (Hart) 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.