Blackwater (Hart) Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

January 2025 marked a slight upward trend in Blackwater (Hart)'s crime rate, which stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents — 64.8% below the UK average of 7.1. This built-up area, located within the Hart district, continues to exhibit a crime profile significantly lower than national benchmarks. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and burglary (11.1%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday month characterised by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which likely contributes to lower rates of outdoor crimes such as vehicle theft or shoplifting. While the overall crime rate remained well below UK averages, the proportion of violent crimes in Blackwater was lower than the national figure for this category, with violence and sexual offences in the area at 1.2 per 1,000 — 52% below the UK average of 2.5. This suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or effective policing, may play a role in mitigating violent incidents. The low crime rate for anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000, 69% below UK average) further reinforces the area's relatively safe environment compared to other parts of the country. However, the seasonal context of January — with its colder temperatures and reduced foot traffic in commercial zones — may also explain the subdued levels of property crime, which typically rises during busier periods. The data reflects a combination of local demographics, geography, and seasonal influences, all of which shape the crime profile in this part of Hart.

January 2025 saw a 6.0% increase in Blackwater (Hart)'s crime rate, rising from 2.3 to 2.5 per 1,000 residents. This shift was driven by notable increases in specific categories: burglary surged by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents), anti-social behaviour also rose by 100% (from 0 to 2), and other crime increased by 100% (from 0 to 1). These spikes suggest potential changes in local dynamics, such as increased community tensions or targeted activities during the post-holiday period. Conversely, other theft decreased by 50% (from 2 to 1 incident), and criminal damage and arson fell by 25% (from 4 to 3). This mixed trend highlights the volatility of crime patterns even in areas with generally low rates. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, making up half of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 52% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, indicating a persistent strength in local efforts to manage violent crime. The low prevalence of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000, 69% below UK average) further underscores the area's relative safety compared to national standards. For residents, the most immediate insight is the surge in burglary, which could signal a need for increased home security measures or targeted policing in specific zones.

In January 2025, Blackwater (Hart) recorded a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 6.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.3. This rise, though modest, places the area's crime rate within a context of daily and monthly exposure that remains exceptionally low by UK standards. Over the course of the month, there was approximately 1 reported crime per day — a figure that, when scaled to the local population of 7,268 residents, translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 404 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided in this dataset but is known to be substantially higher. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of an individual resident being directly affected by crime in Blackwater is far lower than in most other parts of the country. This is evident even when comparing specific crime categories: for instance, the rate of criminal damage and arson in Blackwater (0.4 per 1,000) is 22% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Such comparisons highlight the area's consistent performance in maintaining low crime levels, even as month-on-month fluctuations occur. While the increase in burglary and other crime categories in January may raise concerns, the overall context of a crime rate that is 64.8% below the UK average suggests that these changes are part of a broader trend of relative safety rather than a significant decline in security.