Blackwater (Hart) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Blackwater (Hart) maintained a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, a figure 50.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the national picture highlights the area’s generally low-crime environment, despite a 33.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000. The crime profile was dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 62.5% of all incidents (15 out of 24), significantly higher than the UK average of 35.8% for the same category. This overrepresentation of violent crime may be linked to the area’s built-up character, where higher population density and limited open space could contribute to more frequent interpersonal conflicts. However, the rate of violence in Blackwater (2.1 per 1,000) was 11% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing strategies or demographic composition—may temper the severity of such incidents. Property crimes, though lower in absolute numbers (6 incidents), were proportionally less significant, with burglary at 0.4 per 1,000—48% above the UK average—reflecting a higher concentration of residential properties or specific vulnerabilities in the area’s housing stock. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, may have limited opportunities for crimes like theft from the person or vehicle-related offences, which are typically more prevalent in warmer months. However, the sharp month-on-month increases in public order, other theft, and vehicle crime suggest that localized events or changes in enforcement patterns could have influenced these figures. The overall data illustrates a combination of national trends and local dynamics, with Blackwater (Hart) positioned as a relatively safe area within the UK, albeit with pockets of concern that warrant further analysis.

February 2025 saw sharp increases in public order, other theft, and vehicle crime, each doubling from the previous month’s figures. These jumps, though small in absolute terms (one incident each), signal a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes making up only 25% of the total (6 out of 24) compared to 62.5% violent crimes. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes account for 35.8% of all incidents. Burglary in Blackwater (Hart) remained 48% above the UK average, at 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as housing density or policing focus. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both 69% and 77% below their respective UK averages, suggesting that community engagement or environmental design may play a role in reducing these categories. For residents, the doubling of vehicle crime from zero to one incident highlights a new vulnerability that could warrant targeted prevention measures.

Blackwater (Hart) recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, marking a 33.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This rise, though notable, remains far below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, placing the area 50.7% below the national figure. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 28 days, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 303 residents. This statistic contextualises the scale of activity within the built-up area’s population of 7,268. While the increase from January suggests a shift in patterns, the overall rate still reflects a relatively low-crime environment compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the month-on-month rise, the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. This contrast underscores the area’s broader safety profile, even as local factors may influence short-term fluctuations.