February 2026 Source: Police.uk
BH24 Crime Intelligence Report
BH24 recorded 105 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 6.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 7.9% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
105trending_down -6.2% vs last month
Crime Rate
4.2per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
1,174
Within BH24 district
New Forest
25,000
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| High Street Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 7 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 7 Shoplifting: 3 Robbery: 2 | 7 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 6 Shoplifting: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| Whitehart Fields Map | total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Possession of weapons: 1 | 4 |
| Moorland Gate Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| Poplar Way Map | total: 3 Other crime: 1 Theft from the person: 1 | 3 |
| Crow Arch Lane Map | total: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 1 Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 3 Criminal damage and arson: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 3 Drugs: 1 Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| Highwood Lane Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
37
35.2%
Vehicle Crime
13
12.4%
Anti-social Behaviour
12
11.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
12
11.4%
Shoplifting
10
9.5%
Robbery
4
3.8%
Other Theft
4
3.8%
Burglary
3
2.9%
Public Order
3
2.9%
Other Crime
3
2.9%
Weapons Possession
2
1.9%
Theft from Person
1
1.0%
Drug Offences
1
1.0%
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Growth Analysis
Month-on-Monthtrending_down -6.2%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -7.9%
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