Crime in Holbury: statistics, rates and trends
471 crimes were recorded in Holbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Holbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Holbury
- Types of crime in Holbury
- Holbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Holbury
- Streets with the most crime in Holbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holbury
- Population and deprivation in Holbury
- Questions about crime in Holbury
- About this data
471 crimes were recorded in Holbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 236 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Holbury has the 945th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holbury | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 471 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.0 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,722 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holbury was highest in the year to July 2020 (677 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (410). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 471 | 61.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 410 | 53.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 469 | 60.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 546 | 70.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 667 | 86.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 581 | 75.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 677 | 87.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 584 | 75.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 512 | 66.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holbury 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 (+77%) and criminal damage and arson (+38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 30.6 | 0.89 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 9.8 | 0.64 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +38% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -3% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.7 | 0.43 | -5% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -19% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.07 | +33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Holbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holbury recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 50.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Holbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holbury recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holbury recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holbury recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holbury recorded 21 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 down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holbury recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holbury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holbury recorded 11 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 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holbury recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holbury recorded 8 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holbury recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holbury 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Holbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holbury 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Holbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfield and Langley | 347 | 56.4 | -8% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,234 | 60.5 | -1% |
| Netley | 626 | 81.3 | +33% |
| Bursledon | 502 | 68.6 | +12% |
| Locks Heath | 1,926 | 53.5 | -12% |
| Marchwood | 285 | 48.7 | -20% |
| Cowes | 732 | 48.9 | -20% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +116% |
1 areas within Holbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield had the highest rate (56.9 per 1,000) and Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield the lowest (56.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | Neighbourhood | 6,393 | 364 | 56.9 |
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 Holbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Faircross Close | 14 |
| On or near May Copse | 13 |
| On or near Bower Close | 13 |
| On or near Stonehills | 13 |
| On or near The Mill Pond | 12 |
| On or near Hardley Lane | 12 |
| On or near Long Lane | 12 |
| On or near Roewood Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holbury 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 | 157 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 20.8% |
| Not recorded | 76 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
Holbury has an estimated population of 7,722. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holbury sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Holbury a safe place to live?
Holbury recorded 61.0 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 Holbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Holbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holbury was up 15% on the year before: 471 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 410 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holbury?
Holbury 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 Holbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.