Total Crime Rate
17.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Rosemary Gardens area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Blackwater and Hawley , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 298 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 Rosemary Gardens (GU17 0NH) in the last 12 months was 17.3 per 1,000 residents and was 57.6% lower than the Blackwater and Hawley average (40.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rosemary Gardens (GU17 0NH), the main crime hotspot is near Russell Court. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Foxley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Christchurch Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Holly Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Binsted Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Martins Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Russell Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Cheriton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cheriton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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