Crime Rate in Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu

The total recorded crimes in Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu crime rate of 2.44 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 Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu, encompassing approximately 12,711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Stokesay Close with total crimes: 3
  • Buttercup Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 454 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 428 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 13th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu crimes were 454. The crime rate of Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu in 2024 was 35.72 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu were around 428 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.67 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu)CrimesRank (Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu)CrimesRank (Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu)
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
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

Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202513
February 202510
January 202513
December 20248
November 202420
October 202419
September 202412
August 202413
July 202414
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Stokesay Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Buttercup Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Mansell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Windmill Copse (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Watermans Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Holly Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Forsythia Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Kitchers Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Depden Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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