Crime Rate in Milford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milford

The total recorded crimes in Milford, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milford crime rate of 2.67 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 Milford, encompassing approximately 4,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Milford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dane Road with total crimes: 2
  • Swallow Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Shorefield Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Milford?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Milford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 179 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Milford recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Milford had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 204 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Milford recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Milford has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 26th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Milford crimes were 179. The crime rate of Milford in 2024 was 49.19 (year) or 4.10 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milford were around 204 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.78 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East127 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East63 31,106 2800 2
Milton72 2717 4764 3
Ringwood South42 7838 3576 7
Lymington Town24 16519 7628 4
Dibden and Hythe East60 4525 6482 10
Totton North47 6582 5593 5
Totton West47 5503 9528 8
Holbury and North Blackfield28 12507 8579 6
Fernhill39 8481 11393 15
Hythe West and Langdown29 11336 18514 9
Fordingbridge35 9475 12478 11
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh30 10492 10414 13
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu24 14454 13428 12
Bransgore and Burley27 13307 21349 18
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead16 23434 14409 14
Pennington24 15376 15391 16
Totton South22 17370 16342 19
Lyndhurst12 28322 19362 17
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Buckland20 19178 29165 30
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley14 25317 20333 20
Becton20 20241 24248 22
Boldre and Sway16 22266 23272 21
Totton Central18 21232 27239 24
Ringwood North15 24277 22237 25
Forest North West8 31234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley11 29232 26219 27
Hordle12 27158 30136 33
Barton8 30146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest8 33129 33152 31
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Milford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Milford in March 2025

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

1. Dane Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Swallow Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shorefield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Cornwallis Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. De La Warr Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hurdles Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Telford Place (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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