Crime Rate in Furzedown and Hardley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Furzedown and Hardley

The total recorded crimes in Furzedown and Hardley, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Furzedown and Hardley crime rate of 7.39 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 Furzedown and Hardley, encompassing approximately 2,842 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Furzedown and Hardley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Main Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rose Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Furzedown and Hardley?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Furzedown and Hardley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 232 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Furzedown and Hardley recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Furzedown and Hardley had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 219 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Furzedown and Hardley recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Furzedown and Hardley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Furzedown and Hardley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Furzedown and Hardley has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 7.39 ranking 21th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Furzedown and Hardley crimes were 232. The crime rate of Furzedown and Hardley in 2024 was 81.62 (year) or 6.80 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Furzedown and Hardley were around 219 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.05 (year) or 6.42 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Furzedown and Hardley)CrimesRank (Furzedown and Hardley)CrimesRank (Furzedown and Hardley)
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
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
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

Furzedown and Hardley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 202416
July 20243
June 202424
May 202421

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Furzedown and Hardley in May 2025

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

1. Long Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Rose Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ipley Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hardley Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hamilton Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Deerleap Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Courtyard Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hythe By-Pass (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kitchers Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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