Blackwater (Hart) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Blackwater (Hart) maintained a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, a figure 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This marked improvement underscores the area's continued position as one of the safer built-up areas within Hart. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 93.6% of all reported incidents—29 in total. This category's rate of 4.0 per 1,000 remains higher than the UK average for the same category, suggesting that while the area is generally safe, specific vulnerabilities persist. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributed to the surge in violent crimes, with the influx of visitors potentially increasing tensions in the area. The low overall rate, however, indicates that these spikes are isolated within a broader context of effective local policing and community engagement. The presence of only one possession of weapons offence and one public order incident further illustrates the area's generally low crime profile. The seasonal context of August—characterised by increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents during holidays—may have created conditions where violent incidents were more likely to occur. This suggests that while the area's baseline is secure, targeted interventions during peak periods could help mitigate the risk of sudden spikes in violent crime.

The most striking change in August 2025 was a 70.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 17 to 29 incidents. This surge, though significant, still left the area's rate for this category 39% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1, a decline that brought the area's rate 83% below the UK average for this category. The single possession of weapons offence reported in August marked a 100% increase from July, highlighting an unusual spike in this specific category. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the peak of the holiday season likely contributing to the rise in violent crimes. The area's overall crime rate, however, remained 46.9% below the UK average, indicating that the increase in specific categories did not offset the area's generally low crime profile.

Blackwater (Hart) saw a 7.0% increase in its overall crime rate from 4.0 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents in August 2025 compared to July. This shift, though modest, contrasts with the area's continued position well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in August, a figure that aligns with its low overall rate. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 7,268, the area's small size means even a single incident can have a noticeable impact on local perception of safety. The 7% increase from July is less significant when viewed through the lens of the area's historical context, where crime rates have generally remained stable or declined over recent years. This suggests that the rise may be a temporary fluctuation rather than a sustained trend.