Total Crime Rate
110.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hearsey Gardens area has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Blackwater and Hawley , and the 30th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hearsey Gardens (GU17 0ER) in the last 12 months was 110.8 per 1,000 residents and was 161.4% higher 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 32 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 146.2% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 34 (≈ 94.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 142.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hearsey Gardens (GU17 0ER), the main crime hotspot is near Hearsey Gardens. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 34 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hearsey Gardens | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaulieu Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ringwood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hearsey Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Beaulieu Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hartley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Beaulieu Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Beaulieu Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaulieu Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Andover Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaulieu Gardens | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hicks Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Birches | Under investigation |
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