Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Flowers Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
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 Flowers Lane (SO51 6HH) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 46.8% lower than the Blackwater average (35.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Flowers Lane (SO51 6HH), the main crime hotspot is near Sherfield English Lane. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackwater| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sherfield English Lane | Under investigation |
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