Crime Rate in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead

The total recorded crimes in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead crime rate of 282.63 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 Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead, encompassing approximately 120 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 9
  • Newbridge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 434 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 409 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 282.63 ranking 11th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead crimes were 434. The crime rate of Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead in 2024 was 3607.65 (year) or 300.64 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3399.83 (year) or 283.32 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)
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
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
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

Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 202412
August 20249
July 20249
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202418

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 202411
November 20245
October 202412
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20241
September 20243
August 202412
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20253
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
2. Newbridge Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Winsor Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Seaman'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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