Blackfield and Langley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Blackfield and Langley, the crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 translates to a daily risk that is both tangible and manageable. This figure, which is 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, suggests a community where criminal activity is less frequent than in many other parts of the country. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 57.1% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (17.9%) and anti-social behaviour (10.7%). This distribution aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within a rural region, where social interactions and land use patterns may contribute to specific crime trends. The start of summer in June could have influenced these dynamics, as longer daylight hours and increased tourism might have affected both the frequency and nature of incidents. For example, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences—likely driven by increased social activity during the summer months—contrasts with the decline in anti-social behaviour, which may reflect seasonal shifts in community behaviour or the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts. The relatively low rates of property crime compared to the UK average also suggest that the area’s built environment and population density may not be conducive to theft or burglary, though the above-average rates of criminal damage and arson indicate vulnerabilities in protecting public and private property. Overall, the data illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, benefits from a lower overall risk profile and a crime mix that reflects its unique geographical and social context.

June 2025 saw a significant 77.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from nine to sixteen incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the area’s violent crime profile, though the category remains 9% below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 57.1%, falling from seven to three incidents—a shift that could reflect seasonal changes or local initiatives. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 25%, from four to five incidents, placing this category 38% above the UK average. This anomaly highlights a potential vulnerability in property crime prevention, particularly in areas with natural or built environments prone to vandalism. Meanwhile, possession of weapons and theft from the person both declined by 50%, indicating a possible reduction in weapon-related incidents and petty theft, which are 150% and 33% above the UK average respectively. These fluctuations suggest that while some crime types are stabilising, others demand closer attention.

In June 2025, Blackfield and Langley recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 20.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced criminal activity, though it remains to be seen whether this stability will persist. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a manageable level of risk for residents. Monthly exposure to crime is further contextualised by the fact that one crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents over the course of the month. This ratio, while not negligible, underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. The population of 6,165 residents means that individual risk is spread across a smaller community, potentially allowing for more targeted local responses to crime. This demographic scale also means that even small changes in crime type distribution can have noticeable impacts on community perception and policing priorities.