Crime Rate in Fernhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fernhill

The total recorded crimes in Fernhill, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fernhill crime rate of 1.35 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Fernhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bligh Close with total crimes: 5
  • Marston Close with total crimes: 3
  • Forest Edge with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Fernhill has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.05 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fernhill)CrimesRank (Fernhill)CrimesRank (Fernhill)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East134 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East69 21,106 2800 2
Milton54 7717 4764 3
Ringwood South56 6838 3576 7
Totton North62 3582 5593 5
Lymington Town57 5519 7628 4
Pennington59 4376 15391 16
Holbury and North Blackfield47 11507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East51 9525 6482 10
Totton West53 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown18 24336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh29 17492 10414 13
Fordingbridge48 10475 12478 11
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu29 16454 13428 12
Totton South36 12370 16342 19
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead28 18434 14409 14
Lyndhurst36 14322 19362 17
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley32 15317 20333 20
Marchwood27 19355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley22 22307 21349 18
Ringwood North27 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway14 29266 23272 21
Totton Central26 21232 27239 24
Becton13 30241 24248 22
Buckland19 23178 29165 30
Forest North West13 31234 25223 26
Ringwood East and Sopley18 25128 34142 32
Furzedown and Hardley16 27232 26219 27
Hordle17 26158 30136 33
Milford16 28179 28204 28
Barton12 32146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31
Bashley10 33136 32103 34

Fernhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202517
April 202513
March 202517
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202421
October 202417
September 20247
August 202425

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 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
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
November 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20242

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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

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

High Crime Locations Fernhill in July 2025

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

1. Bligh Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Marston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Forest Edge (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Winchester Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Frampton Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Raleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Nelson Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Longleat Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Foxcote Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
10. Earlswood Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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