Crime Rate in Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton

The total recorded crimes in Milton, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton crime rate of 0.53 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 Milton, encompassing approximately 136,646 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Milton?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Milton reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 717 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Milton witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Milton experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 764 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Milton witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Milton has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 ranking 2th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Milton crimes were 717. The crime rate of Milton in 2024 was 27.17 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milton were around 764 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.78 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Milford12 26179 28204 28
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

Milton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202519
January 202512
December 202418
November 202410
October 202439
September 202423
August 202413
July 202433
June 202446
May 202414
April 202419

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202511
January 202515
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202411
August 202411
July 20241
June 202418
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Milton in March 2025

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

1. Greenwood Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Milton Mead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Mendip Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Station Approach (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wagtail Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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