Crime Rate in Fawley, Blackfield and Langley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fawley, Blackfield and Langley

The total recorded crimes in Fawley, Blackfield and Langley, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fawley, Blackfield and Langley crime rate of 11.50 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 Fawley, Blackfield and Langley, encompassing approximately 2,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fawley, Blackfield and Langley?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Fawley, Blackfield and Langley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 317 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fawley, Blackfield and Langley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Fawley, Blackfield and Langley had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 333 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fawley, Blackfield and Langley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Fawley, Blackfield and Langley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fawley, Blackfield and Langley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fawley, Blackfield and Langley has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 11.50 ranking 18th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Fawley, Blackfield and Langley crimes were 317. The crime rate of Fawley, Blackfield and Langley in 2024 was 158.48 (year) or 13.21 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fawley, Blackfield and Langley were around 333 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.48 (year) or 13.87 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fawley, Blackfield and Langley)CrimesRank (Fawley, Blackfield and Langley)CrimesRank (Fawley, Blackfield and Langley)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East74 21,332 11,523 1
Totton East80 11,106 2800 2
Milton72 3717 4764 3
Ringwood South62 4838 3576 7
Lymington Town33 12519 7628 4
Totton North59 5582 5593 5
Holbury and North Blackfield50 6507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East38 9525 6482 10
Fordingbridge45 7475 12478 11
Totton West40 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown22 19336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh21 20492 10414 13
Fernhill37 10481 11393 15
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead34 11434 14409 14
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu31 13454 13428 12
Pennington30 14376 15391 16
Lyndhurst29 15322 19362 17
Totton South28 16370 16342 19
Marchwood18 25355 17240 23
Boldre and Sway25 17266 23272 21
Bransgore and Burley19 23307 21349 18
Furzedown and Hardley21 21232 26219 27
Becton21 22241 24248 22
Ringwood North19 24277 22237 25
Totton Central11 30232 27239 24
Forest North West17 27234 25223 26
Bashley17 26136 32103 34
Milford9 33179 28204 28
Ringwood East and Sopley16 28128 34142 32
Barton10 31146 31195 29
Buckland13 29178 29165 30
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Fawley, Blackfield and Langley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 20252
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 20247
July 202417
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Fawley, Blackfield and Langley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fawley, Blackfield and Langley postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pavilion Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Selwood Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wessex Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Calshot Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Churchfields (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Copthorne Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Ashlett Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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