Crime Rate in Buckland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckland

The total recorded crimes in Buckland, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckland crime rate of 0.73 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 Buckland, encompassing approximately 26,023 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Buckland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tithe Barn with total crimes: 3
  • Sway Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hospital with total crimes: 2

How safe is Buckland?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Buckland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 178 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buckland recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Buckland had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 165 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buckland recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buckland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Buckland has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.73 ranking 23th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Buckland crimes were 178. The crime rate of Buckland in 2024 was 29.09 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckland were around 165 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.93 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckland)CrimesRank (Buckland)CrimesRank (Buckland)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East134 11,332 11,523 1
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
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

Buckland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft 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 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 202510
February 202515
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20246
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Buckland in July 2025

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

1. Tithe Barn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sway Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. The Rings (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. East Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shrubb'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Carpenter Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Broomfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Garrow Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Bankview (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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