Crime Rate in Downlands and Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downlands and Forest

The total recorded crimes in Downlands and Forest, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downlands and Forest crime rate of 121.95 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 Downlands and Forest, encompassing approximately 65 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Downlands and Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Townsend Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Woodside Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Downlands and Forest?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Downlands and Forest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 129 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Downlands and Forest recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Downlands and Forest had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 152 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Downlands and Forest recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Downlands and Forest has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Downlands and Forest Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Downlands and Forest has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 121.95 ranking 33th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Downlands and Forest crimes were 129. The crime rate of Downlands and Forest in 2024 was 1966.46 (year) or 163.87 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downlands and Forest were around 152 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2317.07 (year) or 193.09 (month) ranking 31 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
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
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Downlands and Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Downlands and Forest in March 2025

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

1. Townsend Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Woodside Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Hale Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Lower Densome Wood (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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