Crime Rate in Fernhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fernhill

The total recorded crimes in Fernhill, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fernhill crime rate of 1.46 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 Fernhill, encompassing approximately 26,713 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Fernhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Close with total crimes: 16
  • Palmer Place with total crimes: 3
  • Avenue Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fernhill?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Fernhill reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 481 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fernhill witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fernhill had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 393 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fernhill witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fernhill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fernhill has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 8th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Fernhill crimes were 481. The crime rate of Fernhill in 2024 was 18.01 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fernhill were around 393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.71 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking 15 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
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

Fernhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202421
October 202417
September 20247
August 202425
July 202426
June 202442
May 202411
April 202423

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Fernhill in March 2025

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

1. Nelson Close (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
2. Palmer Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Avenue Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashley Common Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Winchester Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Forest Pines (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Barrs Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Ballard Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. B3058 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Kennard Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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