Total Crime Rate
163.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
85.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Blackthorns area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Crookham East , and the 15th highest crime rate of 298 local areas in Hart .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blackthorns (GU51 5AD) in the last 12 months was 163.1 per 1,000 residents and was 331.7% higher than the Crookham East average (37.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 85.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blackthorns (GU51 5AD), the main crime hotspot is near Sorrels. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Starling Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sorrels | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Aspens | Under investigation |
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