Crime Rate in Fernhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fernhill

The total recorded crimes in Fernhill, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fernhill crime rate of 1.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Fernhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 3
  • Otters Walk 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 areas in the New Forest.

    • 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 areas in the New Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Fernhill has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fernhill)CrimesRank (Fernhill)CrimesRank (Fernhill)
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
Dibden and Hythe East38 9525 6482 10
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
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

Fernhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
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 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Nelson Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Winchester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Otters Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Avenue Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
5. Kennard Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Longleat Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Holly Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Miller Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Vernalls Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Frampton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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