Crime Rate in Boldre and Sway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boldre and Sway

The total recorded crimes in Boldre and Sway, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boldre and Sway crime rate of 22.95 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 Boldre and Sway, encompassing approximately 1,089 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Boldre and Sway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adlam'S Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Moser Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Boldre and Sway?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Boldre and Sway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 266 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boldre and Sway recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Boldre and Sway had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 272 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boldre and Sway recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Boldre and Sway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boldre and Sway has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 22.95 ranking 17th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Boldre and Sway crimes were 266. The crime rate of Boldre and Sway in 2024 was 244.22 (year) or 20.35 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boldre and Sway were around 272 crimes with yearly crime rate of 249.72 (year) or 20.81 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boldre and Sway)CrimesRank (Boldre and Sway)CrimesRank (Boldre and Sway)
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
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
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

Boldre and Sway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
November 20247
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Boldre and Sway in May 2025

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

1. Adlam'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
3. Moser Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Boldre Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peppercorn (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Buldowne Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Brickfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Royden Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kitchers Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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