Total Crime Rate
109.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scott Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater , and the 55th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
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 Scott Close (SO20 6NR) in the last 12 months was 109.3 per 1,000 residents and was 207.1% higher than the Blackwater average (35.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 171.4% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 38.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -39.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Scott Close (SO20 6NR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lancaster Green, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Eldon Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blackwater| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hunter Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Furzedown Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Old Palace Farm | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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