Total Crime Rate
93.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 6th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater , and the 69th 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 Church Lane (SP5 1JY) in the last 12 months was 93.9 per 1,000 residents and was 163.9% higher 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 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 78.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 47.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 180.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (SP5 1JY), the main crime hotspot is near Beale'S Court. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 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 | The Withies | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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