Crime Rate in Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh

The total recorded crimes in Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh, New Forest, UK in February 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh crime rate of 12.60 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 Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh, encompassing approximately 1,666 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Ashurst Bridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brockishill Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 492 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 414 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh crimes were 492. The crime rate of Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh in 2024 was 295.23 (year) or 24.60 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh were around 414 crimes with yearly crime rate of 248.42 (year) or 20.70 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh)CrimesRank (Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh)CrimesRank (Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh)
Brockenhurst and Forest South EastNA NA1,332 11,523 1
Totton EastNA NA1,106 2800 2
MiltonNA NA717 4764 3
Ringwood SouthNA NA838 3576 7
Lymington TownNA NA519 7628 4
Totton NorthNA NA582 5593 5
Holbury and North BlackfieldNA NA507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe EastNA NA525 6482 10
Totton WestNA NA503 9528 8
Hythe West and LangdownNA NA336 18514 9
FordingbridgeNA NA475 12478 11
FernhillNA NA481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden PurlieuNA NA454 13428 12
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and MinsteadNA NA434 14409 14
PenningtonNA NA376 15391 16
Totton SouthNA NA370 16342 19
LyndhurstNA NA322 19362 17
MarchwoodNA NA355 17240 23
Bransgore and BurleyNA NA307 21349 18
Fawley, Blackfield and LangleyNA NA317 20333 20
Boldre and SwayNA NA266 23272 21
BectonNA NA241 24248 22
Ringwood NorthNA NA277 22237 25
Totton CentralNA NA232 27239 24
Forest North WestNA NA234 25223 26
Furzedown and HardleyNA NA232 26219 27
MilfordNA NA179 28204 28
BartonNA NA146 31195 29
BucklandNA NA178 29165 30
HordleNA NA158 30136 33
Downlands and ForestNA NA129 33152 31
Ringwood East and SopleyNA NA128 34142 32
BashleyNA NA136 32103 34

Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20252
November 202510
September 20254
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202616
December 20259
November 202512
October 202513
September 202511
August 202531
July 202511
June 20254
May 202510
April 202517
March 202518
February 20257

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20259
November 20251
September 20251
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20254
October 20253
September 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
September 20259
August 20251
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20256
October 20252
September 20256
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

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

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
2. Ashurst Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
3. Brockishill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Old Cross Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rockram Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barneyhayes Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Kennington Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Romsey Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Knellers Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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