Crime Rate in Lymington Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lymington Town

The total recorded crimes in Lymington Town, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lymington Town crime rate of 4.66 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 Lymington Town, encompassing approximately 12,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Lymington Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anchor Mews with total crimes: 18
  • Flushards with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Lymington Town?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Lymington Town reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 519 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lymington Town witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Lymington Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 628 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lymington Town witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lymington Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lymington Town has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 5th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lymington Town crimes were 519. The crime rate of Lymington Town in 2024 was 42.40 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lymington Town were around 628 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.31 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lymington Town)CrimesRank (Lymington Town)CrimesRank (Lymington Town)
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
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
Fernhill36 13481 11393 15
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

Lymington Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 20257
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 202514
January 202514
December 20245
November 202415
October 202414
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 202412
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 202510
January 202513
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 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
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lymington Town in July 2025

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

1. Anchor Mews (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Flushards (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cardinal Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
10. Grove Pastures (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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