Crime Rate in Blackwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwater

The total recorded crimes in Blackwater, Test Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwater crime rate of 42.96 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, encompassing approximately 465 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Blackwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Stockbridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gurnays Mead with total crimes: 2

How safe is Blackwater?

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

  • Relative to Test Valley:

    • In 2024, Blackwater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Test Valley average, with 260 crimes compared to 493.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackwater recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blackwater had fewer crimes than the Test Valley average, with 258 crimes compared to 442. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackwater recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackwater Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blackwater has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 42.96 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Test Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Blackwater crimes were 260. The crime rate of Blackwater in 2024 was 558.54 (year) or 46.54 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Test Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackwater were around 258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 554.24 (year) or 46.19 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Test Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Test Valley)CrimesRank (Test Valley)CrimesRank (Test Valley)
Andover St Mary's137 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton54 3806 3772 2
Andover Romans74 2961 2769 3
Mid Test38 11770 4752 4
Andover Harroway54 4726 6712 5
Romsey Abbey42 8741 5589 7
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams51 5660 7591 6
Romsey Cupernham48 6449 9435 10
Andover Millway46 7531 8437 9
North Baddesley38 10396 10446 8
Andover Downlands40 9323 11195 14
Romsey Tadburn25 12314 12299 11
Ampfield & Braishfield3 20222 15204 13
Harewood25 13217 16192 15
Anna15 15226 14179 16
Bourne Valley15 16180 17130 18
Charlton & the Pentons12 19112 20155 17
Valley Park14 17171 18104 20
Bellinger13 18134 19129 19

Blackwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 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 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 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
April 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Blackwater in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stockbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gurnays Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Danes Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rudd Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Rowden Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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