Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Olde Farm Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Blackwater and Hawley , and the 117th lowest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Olde Farm Drive (GU17 0DU) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% lower than the Blackwater and Hawley average (42.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Olde Farm Drive (GU17 0DU), the main crime hotspot is near Hicks Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackwater and Hawley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Birches | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aspin Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hicks Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hartley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Aspin Way | Under investigation |
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