Crime Rate in Blackwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwater

The total recorded crimes in Blackwater, Test Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwater crime rate of 36.52 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Romsey Road with total crimes: 2
  • Salisbury Road with total crimes: 2
  • Graemar Lane with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Test Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Test Valley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Blackwater has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 36.52 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackwater)CrimesRank (Blackwater)CrimesRank (Blackwater)
Andover St Mary's135 11,665 11,491 1
Andover Winton62 4806 3772 2
Andover Romans81 2961 2769 3
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams66 3660 7591 6
Mid Test43 7770 4752 4
Andover Harroway56 5726 6712 5
Romsey Abbey55 6741 5589 7
North Baddesley25 11396 10446 8
Andover Millway24 12531 8437 9
Romsey Cupernham41 8449 9435 10
Harewood29 9217 16192 15
Romsey Tadburn26 10314 12299 11
Andover Downlands20 14323 11195 14
Ampfield & Braishfield12 18222 15204 13
Valley Park21 13171 18104 20
Anna18 15226 14179 16
Bourne Valley17 16180 17130 18
Charlton & the Pentons11 19112 20155 17
Bellinger7 20134 19129 19

Blackwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Blackwater in May 2025

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

1. Romsey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Graemar Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Steplake Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Flowers Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Buttons Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Crawley Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Gurnays Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Beeches (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Arun Way (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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