Crime Rate in Barton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barton

The total recorded crimes in Barton, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barton crime rate of 0.26 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 Barton, encompassing approximately 38,380 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Barton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caslake Close with total crimes: 2
  • Southlawns Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Friars Walk with total crimes: 1

How safe is Barton?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Barton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 146 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barton recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Barton had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 195 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barton recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barton has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.26 ranking 31th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Barton crimes were 146. The crime rate of Barton in 2024 was 48.75 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barton were around 195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.97 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barton)CrimesRank (Barton)CrimesRank (Barton)
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
Ringwood East and Sopley16 28128 34142 32
Buckland13 29178 29165 30
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Barton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 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 Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Barton in May 2025

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

1. Caslake Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Southlawns Walk (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Friars Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Crescent Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Park Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bracklesham Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Knighton Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Seacroft Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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