Crime Rate in Becton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Becton

The total recorded crimes in Becton, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Becton crime rate of 5.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Becton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Molyneux Court with total crimes: 4
  • Willowdene Close with total crimes: 2
  • Floriston Gardens 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 areas in the New Forest.

    • 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 areas in the New Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Becton has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Becton)CrimesRank (Becton)CrimesRank (Becton)
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
Ringwood North19 24277 22237 25
Totton Central11 30232 27239 24
Forest North West17 27234 25223 26
Bashley17 26136 32103 34
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

Becton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20259
February 20257
January 202513
December 202411
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 202416
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Molyneux Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Willowdene Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Floriston Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. High Ridge Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Molyneux Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Queens Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Prince'S Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Melrose Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Hare Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blackthorn Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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