Crime Rate in Lyndhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lyndhurst

The total recorded crimes in Lyndhurst, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lyndhurst crime rate of 66.35 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 Lyndhurst, encompassing approximately 437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lyndhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaulieu Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Romsey Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lyndhurst?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Lyndhurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 322 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lyndhurst recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Lyndhurst had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 362 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lyndhurst witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lyndhurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lyndhurst has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 66.35 ranking 15th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lyndhurst crimes were 322. The crime rate of Lyndhurst in 2024 was 736.67 (year) or 61.39 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lyndhurst were around 362 crimes with yearly crime rate of 828.19 (year) or 69.02 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)
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
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

Lyndhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
February 20251

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 202419
September 20246
August 20241
July 202411
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256
December 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 202411

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Lyndhurst in May 2025

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

1. Beaulieu Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Public order3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Romsey Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Garden Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Elcombes Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Knightwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Northerwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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