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 May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holbury and North Blackfield crime rate of 4.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Holbury and North Blackfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Greenwich with total crimes: 6
  • Newlands Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Holbury and North Blackfield has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 4.23 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)
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
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
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley23 18317 20333 20
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

Holbury and North Blackfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202513
February 202515
January 202514
December 202412
November 202416
October 202413
September 202423
August 202424
July 202425
June 202428
May 202427

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 202421
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Holbury and North Blackfield in May 2025

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

1. The Greenwich (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Newlands Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. The Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pendleton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Bramble Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
6. Burbush Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wedgewood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Foresters Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Long Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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