Crime Rate in Ringwood North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ringwood North

The total recorded crimes in Ringwood North, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ringwood North crime rate of 1.74 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 North, encompassing approximately 10,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ringwood North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurst Road with total crimes: 2
  • North Poulner Road with total crimes: 2
  • Whitehart Fields with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ringwood North?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Ringwood North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 277 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ringwood North recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Ringwood North had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 237 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ringwood North recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ringwood North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ringwood North has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 ranking 24th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Ringwood North crimes were 277. The crime rate of Ringwood North in 2024 was 25.33 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ringwood North were around 237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.67 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ringwood North)CrimesRank (Ringwood North)CrimesRank (Ringwood North)
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
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

Ringwood North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 202511
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245
July 20249
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ringwood North in May 2025

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

1. Hurst Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North Poulner Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whitehart Fields (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Georgian Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broadshard Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Northfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fairlie (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingfisher Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cowpitts Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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