Crime Rate in Hythe West and Langdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hythe West and Langdown

The total recorded crimes in Hythe West and Langdown, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hythe West and Langdown crime rate of 1.90 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 Hythe West and Langdown, encompassing approximately 11,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Hythe West and Langdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coat Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Burnett Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fairview Parade with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hythe West and Langdown?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Hythe West and Langdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 336 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hythe West and Langdown recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Hythe West and Langdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 514 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hythe West and Langdown witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hythe West and Langdown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hythe West and Langdown has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.90 ranking 19th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hythe West and Langdown crimes were 336. The crime rate of Hythe West and Langdown in 2024 was 29.04 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hythe West and Langdown were around 514 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.42 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hythe West and Langdown)CrimesRank (Hythe West and Langdown)CrimesRank (Hythe West and Langdown)
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
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

Hythe West and Langdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202510
January 202513
December 202411
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 202415
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
January 20259
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hythe West and Langdown in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hythe West and Langdown postcode area is presented below.

1. Coat Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Burnett Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Fairview Parade (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Whitewater Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Shore Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Emerald Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sir Christopher Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Wadmore Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lower Mullin'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Malwood Road West (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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