Crime Rate in Blackwater and Hawley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwater and Hawley

The total recorded crimes in Blackwater and Hawley, Hart, UK in February 2026 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwater and Hawley crime rate of 2.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blackwater and Hawley, encompassing approximately 12,567 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Blackwater and Hawley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Minley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hearsey Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Admiralty Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Blackwater and Hawley?

To understand the safety of Blackwater and Hawley, we need to analyze Blackwater and Hawley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hart:

    • In 2024, Blackwater and Hawley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hart average, with 434 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackwater and Hawley recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Hart.

    • In 2023, Blackwater and Hawley had fewer crimes than the Hart average, with 397 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hart, Blackwater and Hawley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Blackwater and Hawley Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Blackwater and Hawley crimes were 434. The crime rate of Blackwater and Hawley in 2024 was 34.53 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Hart.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackwater and Hawley were around 397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.59 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Hart.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Blackwater and Hawley)CrimesRank (Blackwater and Hawley)CrimesRank (Blackwater and Hawley)
Fleet CentralNA NA775 1832 1
Crookham West and EwshotNA NA704 2699 2
Hartley WintneyNA NA571 4615 3
Yateley EastNA NA619 3465 5
HookNA NA553 5473 4
Crookham EastNA NA467 6305 10
OdihamNA NA435 7389 7
Fleet WestNA NA402 9370 8
Fleet EastNA NA352 10351 9
Yateley WestNA NA329 11234 11

Blackwater and Hawley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 20267
December 202510
November 202512
October 202517
September 202517
August 202530
July 202524
June 202514
May 202511
April 202512
March 202516
February 202517

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
July 20254
June 20256
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
October 20253
September 20254
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 202512
February 20253

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
June 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Blackwater and Hawley in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackwater and Hawley postcode area is presented below.

1. Minley Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. Hearsey Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Admiralty Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
4. Wright Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Darby Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Sheraton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Myrtle Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Skylark Mews (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Ash Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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