Crime Rate in Dibden and Hythe East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dibden and Hythe East

The total recorded crimes in Dibden and Hythe East, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dibden and Hythe East crime rate of 5.09 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 Dibden and Hythe East, encompassing approximately 7,463 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Dibden and Hythe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Roundcopse with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dibden and Hythe East?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Dibden and Hythe East reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 525 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dibden and Hythe East witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Dibden and Hythe East experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 482 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dibden and Hythe East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dibden and Hythe East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dibden and Hythe East has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 9th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Dibden and Hythe East crimes were 525. The crime rate of Dibden and Hythe East in 2024 was 70.34 (year) or 5.86 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dibden and Hythe East were around 482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.58 (year) or 5.38 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dibden and Hythe East)CrimesRank (Dibden and Hythe East)CrimesRank (Dibden and Hythe East)
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
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
Buckland13 29178 29165 30
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Dibden and Hythe East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order 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 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202520
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202521
February 202518
January 202515
December 20248
November 202410
October 202421
September 202422
August 202412
July 202413
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Dibden and Hythe East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dibden and Hythe East postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Roundcopse (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Claypits Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Carpenter Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. The Promenade (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Pylewell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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