Total Crime Rate
100.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Russell Court area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Blackwater and Hawley , and the 35th highest crime rate of 297 local areas in Hart .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Russell Court (GU17 0JP) in the last 12 months was 100.7 per 1,000 residents and was 137.6% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 57.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Russell Court (GU17 0JP), the main crime hotspot is near Russell Court. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 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 | Hamble Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jays Nest Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Myrtle Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Myrtle Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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