Crime Rate in Bashley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bashley

The total recorded crimes in Bashley, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bashley crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bashley, encompassing approximately 3,479 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bashley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tiptoe Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bashley?

To understand the safety of Bashley, we need to analyze Bashley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Bashley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 136 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bashley recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Bashley had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 103 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bashley recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Bashley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bashley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bashley has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 4.89 ranking 26th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Bashley crimes were 136. The crime rate of Bashley in 2024 was 39.09 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bashley were around 103 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.60 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bashley)CrimesRank (Bashley)CrimesRank (Bashley)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East74 21,332 11,523 1
Totton East80 11,106 2800 2
Milton72 3717 4764 3
Ringwood South62 4838 3576 7
Lymington Town33 12519 7628 4
Totton North59 5582 5593 5
Holbury and North Blackfield50 6507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East38 9525 6482 10
Fordingbridge45 7475 12478 11
Totton West40 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown22 19336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh21 20492 10414 13
Fernhill37 10481 11393 15
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead34 11434 14409 14
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu31 13454 13428 12
Pennington30 14376 15391 16
Lyndhurst29 15322 19362 17
Totton South28 16370 16342 19
Marchwood18 25355 17240 23
Boldre and Sway25 17266 23272 21
Bransgore and Burley19 23307 21349 18
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley23 18317 20333 20
Furzedown and Hardley21 21232 26219 27
Becton21 22241 24248 22
Ringwood North19 24277 22237 25
Totton Central11 30232 27239 24
Forest North West17 27234 25223 26
Milford9 33179 28204 28
Ringwood East and Sopley16 28128 34142 32
Barton10 31146 31195 29
Buckland13 29178 29165 30
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Bashley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bashley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bashley postcode area is presented below.

1. Tiptoe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Marley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bashley Common Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hollands Wood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sway Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Bashley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lake Grove Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Cabot Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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