Crime Rate in Brockenhurst and Forest South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brockenhurst and Forest South East

The total recorded crimes in Brockenhurst and Forest South East, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brockenhurst and Forest South East crime rate of 62.54 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 Brockenhurst and Forest South East, encompassing approximately 2,142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (42) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (130.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Hatchet Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Lodge Lane with total crimes: 12

How safe is Brockenhurst and Forest South East?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Brockenhurst and Forest South East reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 1,332 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brockenhurst and Forest South East witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Brockenhurst and Forest South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 1,523 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brockenhurst and Forest South East witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Brockenhurst and Forest South East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brockenhurst and Forest South East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brockenhurst and Forest South East has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 62.54 ranking 1th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Brockenhurst and Forest South East crimes were 1,332. The crime rate of Brockenhurst and Forest South East in 2024 was 621.67 (year) or 51.81 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brockenhurst and Forest South East were around 1,523 crimes with yearly crime rate of 710.82 (year) or 59.23 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brockenhurst and Forest South East)CrimesRank (Brockenhurst and Forest South East)CrimesRank (Brockenhurst and Forest South East)
Totton East69 21,106 2800 2
Milton54 7717 4764 3
Ringwood South56 6838 3576 7
Totton North62 3582 5593 5
Lymington Town57 5519 7628 4
Pennington59 4376 15391 16
Holbury and North Blackfield47 11507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East51 9525 6482 10
Totton West53 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown18 24336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh29 17492 10414 13
Fordingbridge48 10475 12478 11
Fernhill36 13481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu29 16454 13428 12
Totton South36 12370 16342 19
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead28 18434 14409 14
Lyndhurst36 14322 19362 17
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley32 15317 20333 20
Marchwood27 19355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley22 22307 21349 18
Ringwood North27 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway14 29266 23272 21
Totton Central26 21232 27239 24
Becton13 30241 24248 22
Buckland19 23178 29165 30
Forest North West13 31234 25223 26
Ringwood East and Sopley18 25128 34142 32
Furzedown and Hardley16 27232 26219 27
Hordle17 26158 30136 33
Milford16 28179 28204 28
Barton12 32146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31
Bashley10 33136 32103 34

Brockenhurst and Forest South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
April 20256
March 202531
February 20258
January 20252
December 202415
November 202412
October 20248
September 202419
August 20241

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 20253
May 202513
April 20258
February 202515
January 20252
December 20241
November 202418
October 20241
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
February 20256
January 202512
December 202418
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
April 20257
March 202517
February 20253
January 202529
December 20241
November 20241
October 202414
September 20248
August 202428

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202513
May 202521
April 20259
March 202512
January 20256
September 202413

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20259
April 202511
March 202512
January 20254
December 20246
October 202417
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20259
April 20252
March 202523
January 20258
November 20249
October 202414
September 20241

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202510
May 202520
April 202549
March 202531
February 202512
January 202530
December 202428
November 202418
October 202439
September 202426
August 202454

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
February 20251
October 20246
August 20246

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 202412

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
January 202518
November 20246
September 202412

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
September 20241

High Crime Locations Brockenhurst and Forest South East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brockenhurst and Forest South East postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total36
Other theft30
Vehicle crime6
2. Hatchet Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Lodge Lane (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Dock Lane (Map)
Total12
Other theft12
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. The Paddock (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Main Drive (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6

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