Blackwater (Hart) Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Blackwater (Hart) during May 2025, accounting for 39.4% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents, was 36% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000—a reflection of the area’s generally low crime profile. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 27.3% of incidents (9 cases), while vehicle crime, though lower in volume (6 cases), was 100% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents placed Blackwater (Hart) 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend that underscores the area’s relative safety. Seasonal factors in May, including bank holidays and longer evenings, may partly explain the uptick in anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related incidents. The area’s built-up nature, combined with its small population, likely contributes to the concentration of crimes in specific locations, such as local amenities or transport hubs. Despite the month-on-month rise, the overall crime rate remains well within the UK’s lower quartile, suggesting that local initiatives and community engagement have played a role in maintaining safety. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly during periods of heightened social activity.

May 2025 marked a significant rise in anti-social behaviour, surging 125% from four incidents in April to nine in May. This jump, coupled with a 100% increase in vehicle crime and a 100% rise in 'other crime' incidents, signals a shift in the crime mix. While violent crime remained the dominant category (accounting for 39.4% of all incidents), its rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 36% below the UK average—a stark contrast to vehicle crime, which stood at 0.8 per 1,000, 100% above the UK rate of 0.4. These figures highlight a combination of local factors and national trends. For residents, the surge in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible example of how small changes can impact daily life: with nine incidents reported, this category now represents nearly a third of all crimes. The absence of a significant rise in property crime (only 10 incidents, or 18.2% of the total) suggests that the area’s low crime profile persists, albeit with notable fluctuations.

The crime rate in Blackwater (Hart) rose sharply in May 2025 compared to the previous month, jumping from 2.1 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents—a 120.4% increase. This shift contrasts with the area’s historically low crime profile relative to the UK average, which remains 44.4% below the national rate. Daily crime statistics for May show one reported incident per day on average, a figure that, while modest, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the notable month-on-month rise. Population context further illustrates the scale: with 7,268 residents, the area’s small size means even a single incident can feel significant to local communities. This comparison to previous months and the UK average suggests that while Blackwater (Hart) remains a safer area overall, recent trends indicate a need for vigilance in addressing emerging patterns.