Crime Rate in Fordingbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fordingbridge

The total recorded crimes in Fordingbridge, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fordingbridge crime rate of 17.60 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 Fordingbridge, encompassing approximately 1,989 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Fordingbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Dudley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Whitsbury Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fordingbridge?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Fordingbridge reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 475 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fordingbridge witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fordingbridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 478 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fordingbridge witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fordingbridge Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fordingbridge has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 17.60 ranking 9th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Fordingbridge crimes were 475. The crime rate of Fordingbridge in 2024 was 238.79 (year) or 19.90 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fordingbridge were around 478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 240.30 (year) or 20.02 (month) ranking 11 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
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

Fordingbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 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 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202520
December 20247
November 20248
October 202415
September 202414
August 202412
July 202416
June 202438
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Fordingbridge in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dudley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Whitsbury Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Burgate Fields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Waverley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Augustus Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Merton Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Willow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Allen Water Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. B3078 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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