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Crime in Blackfield

Blackfield had 125 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 92% on the three months before.

SO45, New Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Blackfield

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67.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+92%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common47 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 20 Apr 24 May 38 Jun 42 Jul 45 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Blackfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4738%
criminal damage2520%
anti-social behaviour1310%
public order119%
burglary86%
theft65%
other crime54%
vehicle crime54%

Blackfield against New Forest

TypeBlackfield per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence25.323.5▲ 62%
Burglary4.31.9–
Vehicle crime2.71.9–
Anti-social behaviour76.90%
Theft and robbery3.25.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Holbury92▲ 49%
Hardley86.3▲ 12%
Blackfield67.4▲ 92%
Dibden Purlieu62.7▲ 2%
Langley44.4▲ 88%
See every New Forest area ranked on the crime in New Forest page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Blackfield a safe area?

Blackfield had about 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Blackfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (47), followed by criminal damage (25) and anti-social behaviour (13).