Crime Rate in Fordingbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fordingbridge

The total recorded crimes in Fordingbridge, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fordingbridge crime rate of 22.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Fordingbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 6
  • Allen Water Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Round Hill with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the New Forest.

    • 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 areas in the New Forest.

  • 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 May 2025 the Fordingbridge has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 22.62 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)
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
Totton West40 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown22 19336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh21 20492 10414 13
Fernhill37 10481 11393 15
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

Fordingbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202511
February 202515
January 202520
December 20247
November 20248
October 202415
September 202414
August 202412
July 202416
June 202438
May 202415

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Fordingbridge in May 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Allen Water Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Round Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Manor Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Downwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Oaklands Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ashford Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Penny'S Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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