Crime Rate in Becton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Becton

The total recorded crimes in Becton, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Becton crime rate of 4.97 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 Becton, encompassing approximately 4,023 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Becton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molyneux Court with total crimes: 4
  • Acorn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Willowdene Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Becton?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Becton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 241 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Becton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Becton had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 248 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Becton recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Becton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Becton has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 4.97 ranking 20th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Becton crimes were 241. The crime rate of Becton in 2024 was 59.90 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Becton were around 248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.64 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking 22 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
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
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Becton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 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 Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202513
December 202411
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 202416
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Becton in March 2025

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

1. Molyneux Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Acorn Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Willowdene Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Royston Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Bowland Rise (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Wentwood Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Queens Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Homewood Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Somerton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hare Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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