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 March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ringwood East and Sopley crime rate of 21.30 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ringwood East and Sopley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marryat Way with total crimes: 2
  • Picket Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Priest Lane with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ringwood East and Sopley has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 21.30 ranking 32th 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.

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
Milford12 26179 28204 28
Hordle12 27158 30136 33
Barton8 30146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest8 33129 33152 31
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Ringwood East and Sopley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Marryat Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Picket Hill (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Priest Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Linnet Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ash Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burcombe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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