Crime Rate in Holbury and North Blackfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holbury and North Blackfield

The total recorded crimes in Holbury and North Blackfield, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holbury and North Blackfield crime rate of 3.98 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 Holbury and North Blackfield, encompassing approximately 11,821 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Holbury and North Blackfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burbush Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bevis Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pondhead Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Holbury and North Blackfield?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Holbury and North Blackfield reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 507 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holbury and North Blackfield witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Holbury and North Blackfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 579 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holbury and North Blackfield witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Holbury and North Blackfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Holbury and North Blackfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Holbury and North Blackfield has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 11th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Holbury and North Blackfield crimes were 507. The crime rate of Holbury and North Blackfield in 2024 was 42.89 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holbury and North Blackfield were around 579 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.98 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East134 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East69 21,106 2800 2
Milton54 7717 4764 3
Ringwood South56 6838 3576 7
Totton North62 3582 5593 5
Lymington Town57 5519 7628 4
Pennington59 4376 15391 16
Dibden and Hythe East51 9525 6482 10
Totton West53 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown18 24336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh29 17492 10414 13
Fordingbridge48 10475 12478 11
Fernhill36 13481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu29 16454 13428 12
Totton South36 12370 16342 19
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead28 18434 14409 14
Lyndhurst36 14322 19362 17
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley32 15317 20333 20
Marchwood27 19355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley22 22307 21349 18
Ringwood North27 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway14 29266 23272 21
Totton Central26 21232 27239 24
Becton13 30241 24248 22
Buckland19 23178 29165 30
Forest North West13 31234 25223 26
Ringwood East and Sopley18 25128 34142 32
Furzedown and Hardley16 27232 26219 27
Hordle17 26158 30136 33
Milford16 28179 28204 28
Barton12 32146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31
Bashley10 33136 32103 34

Holbury and North Blackfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202522
May 202520
April 202513
March 202513
February 202515
January 202514
December 202412
November 202416
October 202413
September 202423
August 202424

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 202421
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Holbury and North Blackfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Holbury and North Blackfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Burbush Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bevis Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Pondhead Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Milliken Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. May Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. May Copse (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bower Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Great Elms Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ivor Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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