Crime Rate in Boldre and Sway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boldre and Sway

The total recorded crimes in Boldre and Sway, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boldre and Sway crime rate of 14.69 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 Boldre and Sway, encompassing approximately 1,089 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Boldre and Sway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buldowne Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Brook Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Lymington Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Boldre and Sway?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Boldre and Sway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 266 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boldre and Sway recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boldre and Sway had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 272 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boldre and Sway recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Boldre and Sway Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Boldre and Sway has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 14.69 ranking 22th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Boldre and Sway crimes were 266. The crime rate of Boldre and Sway in 2024 was 244.22 (year) or 20.35 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boldre and Sway were around 272 crimes with yearly crime rate of 249.72 (year) or 20.81 (month) ranking 21 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
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
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Boldre and Sway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20257
November 20247
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Boldre and Sway in March 2025

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

1. Buldowne Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brook Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lymington Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. South Baddesley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jordans Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Badgers Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Bond Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Hyde Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Heron Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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