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 March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu crime rate of 1.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Close with total crimes: 3
  • Forsythia Close with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East127 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East63 31,106 2800 2
Milton72 2717 4764 3
Ringwood South42 7838 3576 7
Lymington Town24 16519 7628 4
Dibden and Hythe East60 4525 6482 10
Totton North47 6582 5593 5
Totton West47 5503 9528 8
Holbury and North Blackfield28 12507 8579 6
Fernhill39 8481 11393 15
Hythe West and Langdown29 11336 18514 9
Fordingbridge35 9475 12478 11
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh30 10492 10414 13
Bransgore and Burley27 13307 21349 18
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead16 23434 14409 14
Pennington24 15376 15391 16
Totton South22 17370 16342 19
Lyndhurst12 28322 19362 17
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Buckland20 19178 29165 30
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley14 25317 20333 20
Becton20 20241 24248 22
Boldre and Sway16 22266 23272 21
Totton Central18 21232 27239 24
Ringwood North15 24277 22237 25
Forest North West8 31234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley11 29232 26219 27
Milford12 26179 28204 28
Hordle12 27158 30136 33
Barton8 30146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest8 33129 33152 31
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202513
December 20248
November 202420
October 202419
September 202412
August 202413
July 202414
June 202430
May 202411
April 202415

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

High Crime Locations Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu in March 2025

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

1. Wellington Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Forsythia Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Lunedale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oak Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Depden Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Foxtail Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ranfurly Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Northbourne Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Grenville Gardens (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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