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 January 2026 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holbury and North Blackfield crime rate of 2.54 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Holbury and North Blackfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bower Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Pendleton Gardens with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Holbury and North Blackfield has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)CrimesRank (Holbury and North Blackfield)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East60 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East54 31,106 2800 2
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu58 2454 13428 12
Milton38 9717 4764 3
Ringwood South53 4838 3576 7
Lymington Town39 6519 7628 4
Totton North38 8582 5593 5
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead43 5434 14409 14
Dibden and Hythe East32 12525 6482 10
Hythe West and Langdown38 7336 18514 9
Totton West31 13503 9528 8
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh26 16492 10414 13
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley35 10317 20333 20
Fordingbridge21 19475 12478 11
Fernhill28 15481 11393 15
Lyndhurst32 11322 19362 17
Pennington26 17376 15391 16
Totton South16 22370 16342 19
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley15 23307 21349 18
Ringwood North19 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway12 26266 23272 21
Becton16 21241 24248 22
Totton Central15 24232 27239 24
Forest North West6 34234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley14 25232 26219 27
Barton12 27146 31195 29
Milford7 33179 28204 28
Buckland9 28178 29165 30
Ringwood East and Sopley9 29128 34142 32
Hordle9 30158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest8 31129 33152 31
Bashley8 32136 32103 34

Holbury and North Blackfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 20257
November 202519
October 202513
September 202518
August 202556
July 202528
June 202522
May 202520
April 202513
March 202513
February 202515

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20258
October 20252
September 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20255
July 20258
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
March 20252

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
August 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
July 20252
May 20252
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Holbury and North Blackfield in January 2026

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

1. Bower Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Pendleton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Stonymoor Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Toomer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fry Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thornhill Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hedley Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wilverley Place (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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