WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Hampshire Constabulary Police

blackwater Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for blackwater, localized within test valley.

Total Crimes

17
trending_up +41.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

32.59per 1k
trending_down -1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

6,421

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences4
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Other Crime3
Public Order2
Other Theft2
Vehicle Crime1
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Other crime: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Graemar Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Dandy'S Ford Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Sherfield English Lane Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Old Cottage Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Meadow Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Romsey Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Rowden Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Petrol Station Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Woodington Road Map
Public order: 1
1

Expert Safety Insights

Drill Down Deeper

Find Your Specific Street

You are viewing the macro-level average for the blackwater ward. Enter a specific postcode to get hyper-local street data.

location_on

City Ranking

Safety comparison within test valley district.

Local Rank

#5safest in test valley

National Safety

Top 12%Safest

City Average

56.69per 1k

Local Policing

Alderbury and Laverstock

Wiltshire Police

local_police
announcement

Local Priorities

Community Speed Watch

Issued: 3 May 2026

Status Update

The teams continue to support, where capacity allows, the positive work the Community Speed Watch teams do across the area.

Actioned: 3 May 2026

ASB related to football matches

Issued: 3 May 2026

Status Update

We have recently seen an increase in ASB and disorder at Salisbury FC football matches, which is linked to groups of youths. The team is working very closely together with the club to support them in dealing with these individuals and ensuring the safety of all other supporters.

Actioned: 3 May 2026

Rural Crime

Issued: 2 May 2026

Status Update

Rural crime continues to be a focus for the team especially now we are in the poaching / hare coursing
season. We are continuing to conduct proactive operations with our neighbouring forces and our Rural Crime
Team in tackling rural crime.

We are continuing to conduct proactive operations with our neighbouring forces and our Rural Crime Team.

Actioned: 2 May 2026

Business Crime

Issued: 2 May 2026

Status Update

We have been working closely with businesses and partner agencies within the City to prevent and deter offences of shoplifting and proactively dealing with offenders involved in these crimes.

Actioned: 2 May 2026

PSPO Street Drinkers

Issued: 2 May 2026

Status Update

Officers have been proactively patrolling hotspot areas as part of the ASB funded additional patrols within the city and surrounding areas. Where appropriate PSPO enforcement tickets have been issued and followed up with Wiltshire Council.

Actioned: 2 May 2026

Engagement Events

MAY30

Speedchecks in your area

meeting

Speed enforcement activity will be happening around the areas of Firsdown, Alderbury and Whiteparish.

A reminder to be safe, drive smart and watch your speed.

#YourForceYourArea

schedule

12:00 AM — 11:55 PM

location_on

Various NPT sites.

Verified by Police.uk

notifications

Follow This Area

Get a free monthly email when new crime data is published for blackwater.

add_alert Follow blackwater

Free · Monthly · No spam

Free Download

PDF Crime Report

picture_as_pdf
  • check_circle12-month crime trend analysis
  • check_circleCrime type breakdown
  • check_circleLocal & national rankings
  • check_circleRisk assessment score

Free account required · Instant download

Data Integrity & Scale

verifiedPolice.uk Verified
updateMonthly Sync

Our algorithmic insights use standardized models. Read Methodology