Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fernhill Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Blackwater and Hawley , and the 125th 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 Fernhill Road (GU17 9HX) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.8% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fernhill Road (GU17 9HX), the main crime hotspot is near Randell Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 12 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 | Public order | Randell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Randell Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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