Total Crime Rate
42.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wentworth Grove area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley , and the 254th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .
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 Wentworth Grove (SO45 2LB) in the last 12 months was 42.1 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% lower than the Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wentworth Grove (SO45 2LB), the main crime hotspot is near May Copse. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | May Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Alum Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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