Blackwater (Hart) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Blackwater (Hart) continues to maintain a crime rate significantly below the UK average, with February 2026 recording 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents—67.2% lower than the national figure of 6.4. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to the broader UK context. Violent crimes dominated the monthly tally, comprising 60% of all incidents (9 cases), followed by property crimes (4 cases, 26.7%). The low overall rate aligns with the area’s likely character as a smaller, built-up community within Hart, where lower population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have limited interactions in public spaces that could otherwise drive incidents. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.3 per 1,000, yet Blackwater’s rate of 1.2 per 1,000 shows a 48% deficit, suggesting effective community policing or environmental design that deters aggression. Public order offences, though minimal (1 case), were 76% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s quieter, more residential nature. These patterns underscore Blackwater’s position as a relatively secure built-up area within Hart, where seasonal rhythms and local conditions likely interact to maintain low crime levels.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences, criminal damage, and possession of weapons all increasing by 100% from zero to one or four incidents. This spike in specific categories may indicate isolated incidents or temporary factors, such as targeted activity during the month’s pre-spring lull. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted: violent crimes (9 cases) now account for 60% of total incidents, compared to property crimes (26.7%), a reversal of the previous month’s mix. This increase in violent crimes, however, remains 48% below the UK average for the category, suggesting localised factors rather than systemic trends. Criminal damage and arson, though only four cases, were 30% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, potentially linked to seasonal maintenance delays or unoccupied properties during colder months. For residents, the most immediate insight is the sharp rise in public order offences—a category often tied to alcohol-related disputes or anti-social behaviour—which, while low in absolute terms, could signal emerging issues requiring local attention.

Comparing February 2026 to January, the area’s crime rate rose by 15.1%, from 1.8 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents, though it remains well below the UK average. This increase, however, does not translate to a significant rise in daily crime exposure: with 15 total incidents over 28 days, the area experienced roughly one crime per day—a figure that, while not negligible, contrasts sharply with larger urban centres. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for every 485 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of 7,268 people. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK average, where higher population density typically correlates with more frequent crime reporting. The 15.1% increase from January may reflect seasonal transitions, such as the gradual return of outdoor activities or the impact of colder weather on crime patterns. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime or violent offences suggests that the rise is isolated to specific categories, rather than a broad trend. These figures reinforce the area’s position as a low-crime built-up zone within Hart, where even modest increases are dwarfed by the national picture.