Crime Rate in Bashley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bashley

The total recorded crimes in Bashley, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bashley crime rate of 2.01 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 Mar were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bashley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hart Close with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Mark'S Lane with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bashley has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 34th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East127 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East63 31,106 2800 2
Milton72 2717 4764 3
Ringwood South42 7838 3576 7
Lymington Town24 16519 7628 4
Dibden and Hythe East60 4525 6482 10
Totton North47 6582 5593 5
Totton West47 5503 9528 8
Holbury and North Blackfield28 12507 8579 6
Fernhill39 8481 11393 15
Hythe West and Langdown29 11336 18514 9
Fordingbridge35 9475 12478 11
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh30 10492 10414 13
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu24 14454 13428 12
Bransgore and Burley27 13307 21349 18
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead16 23434 14409 14
Pennington24 15376 15391 16
Totton South22 17370 16342 19
Lyndhurst12 28322 19362 17
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Buckland20 19178 29165 30
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley14 25317 20333 20
Becton20 20241 24248 22
Boldre and Sway16 22266 23272 21
Totton Central18 21232 27239 24
Ringwood North15 24277 22237 25
Forest North West8 31234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley11 29232 26219 27
Milford12 26179 28204 28
Hordle12 27158 30136 33
Barton8 30146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest8 33129 33152 31
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32

Bashley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 202414
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Bashley in March 2025

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

1. Hart Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Mark'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Cherry Tree Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Fernhill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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