Crime Rate in Buckland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckland

The total recorded crimes in Buckland, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckland crime rate of 0.50 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 May were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Buckland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Cavendish Place with total crimes: 1
  • Sway Road with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Buckland has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 0.50 ranking 29th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckland)CrimesRank (Buckland)CrimesRank (Buckland)
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
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
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Buckland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202510
February 202515
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20251
February 20252
December 20246
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246

High Crime Locations Buckland in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
2. Cavendish Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Sway Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Tithe Barn (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Sarum Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bankview (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ricardo Way (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Mount Pleasant Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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