Crime Rate in Ringwood East and Sopley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ringwood East and Sopley

The total recorded crimes in Ringwood East and Sopley, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ringwood East and Sopley crime rate of 42.60 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 Ringwood East and Sopley, encompassing approximately 375 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ringwood East and Sopley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Picket Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Charles'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ringwood East and Sopley?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Ringwood East and Sopley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 128 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ringwood East and Sopley recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Ringwood East and Sopley had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 142 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ringwood East and Sopley recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ringwood East and Sopley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ringwood East and Sopley has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 42.60 ranking 28th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Ringwood East and Sopley crimes were 128. The crime rate of Ringwood East and Sopley in 2024 was 340.79 (year) or 28.40 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ringwood East and Sopley were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 378.06 (year) or 31.51 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ringwood East and Sopley)CrimesRank (Ringwood East and Sopley)CrimesRank (Ringwood East and Sopley)
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
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
Barton10 31146 31195 29
Buckland13 29178 29165 30
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Ringwood East and Sopley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Bicycle theft (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ringwood East and Sopley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ringwood East and Sopley postcode area is presented below.

1. Picket Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Charles'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Linnet Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Narrow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Linford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hightown Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Forest Edge Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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