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 March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dibden and Hythe East crime rate of 8.04 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Dibden and Hythe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Roman Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dibden and Hythe East has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 8.04 ranking 4th 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.

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
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
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu24 14454 13428 12
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

Dibden and Hythe East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 202420
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202515
December 20248
November 202410
October 202421
September 202422
August 202412
July 202413
June 202428
May 202411
April 202416

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Dibden and Hythe East in March 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
3. Roman Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. The Promenade (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Claypits Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. New Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Marsh (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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