Crime in Blackwater (Hart): statistics, rates and trends
286 crimes were recorded in Blackwater (Hart) in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Blackwater (Hart)
- Questions about crime in Blackwater (Hart)
- About this data
286 crimes were recorded in Blackwater (Hart) in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 147 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Blackwater (Hart) has the 1,314th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blackwater (Hart) | Hart | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 286 | 4,575 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.2 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,290 | 103,162 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blackwater (Hart) was highest in the year to July 2020 (390 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (263). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 286 | 39.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 297 | 40.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 263 | 36.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 303 | 41.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 311 | 42.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 277 | 38.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 390 | 53.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 282 | 38.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 307 | 42.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blackwater (Hart) 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 (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-79%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 20.2 | 0.59 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.9 | 0.32 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +8% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.7 | 0.43 | +43% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +27% |
| Public order | 14 | 1.9 | 0.29 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -79% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +600% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -69% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.08 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Blackwater (Hart)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 51.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blackwater (Hart)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blackwater (Hart)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blackwater (Hart)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blackwater (Hart)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blackwater (Hart)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blackwater (Hart)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 8 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 down 79% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blackwater (Hart)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blackwater (Hart)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blackwater (Hart)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blackwater (Hart)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blackwater (Hart) 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blackwater (Hart)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blackwater (Hart)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blackwater (Hart) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Blackwater (Hart), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blackwater (Hart).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 741 | 36.9 | -6% |
| Yateley | 700 | 46.8 | +19% |
| Crowthorne | 762 | 47.7 | +22% |
| Camberley | 2,552 | 67.4 | +72% |
| Farnborough | 4,425 | 71.9 | +83% |
| Frimley | 916 | 55.9 | +43% |
| Elvetham Heath | 206 | 39.4 | +0% |
| Bagshot | 530 | 83.5 | +113% |
1 areas within Blackwater (Hart), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Blackwater and Hawley had the highest rate (41.7 per 1,000) and Blackwater and Hawley the lowest (41.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater and Hawley | Neighbourhood | 9,655 | 403 | 41.7 |
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 Blackwater (Hart) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hearsey Gardens | 38 |
| On or near Beaulieu Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Hicks Lane | 14 |
| On or near Moorhen Close | 10 |
| On or near Russell Court | 10 |
| On or near Foxley Close | 9 |
| On or near Adam Brown Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Harlech Road | 8 |
| On or near Sandhurst Lane | 8 |
| On or near Aspin Way | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blackwater (Hart) 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 | 114 | 39.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Blackwater (Hart) has an estimated population of 7,290. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blackwater (Hart) sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Blackwater (Hart) a safe place to live?
Blackwater (Hart) recorded 39.2 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 Blackwater (Hart)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Blackwater (Hart) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackwater (Hart) was down 4% on the year before: 286 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 297 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blackwater (Hart)?
Blackwater (Hart) 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 Blackwater (Hart). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.