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 January 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boldre and Sway crime rate of 11.02 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Boldre and Sway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Badgers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hollies Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lymington Pier 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 areas in the New Forest.

    • 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 areas in the New Forest.

  • 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 January 2026 the Boldre and Sway has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 11.02 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Boldre and Sway)CrimesRank (Boldre and Sway)CrimesRank (Boldre and Sway)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East60 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East54 31,106 2800 2
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu58 2454 13428 12
Milton38 9717 4764 3
Ringwood South53 4838 3576 7
Lymington Town39 6519 7628 4
Totton North38 8582 5593 5
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead43 5434 14409 14
Holbury and North Blackfield30 14507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East32 12525 6482 10
Hythe West and Langdown38 7336 18514 9
Totton West31 13503 9528 8
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh26 16492 10414 13
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley35 10317 20333 20
Fordingbridge21 19475 12478 11
Fernhill28 15481 11393 15
Lyndhurst32 11322 19362 17
Pennington26 17376 15391 16
Totton South16 22370 16342 19
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley15 23307 21349 18
Ringwood North19 20277 22237 25
Becton16 21241 24248 22
Totton Central15 24232 27239 24
Forest North West6 34234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley14 25232 26219 27
Barton12 27146 31195 29
Milford7 33179 28204 28
Buckland9 28178 29165 30
Ringwood East and Sopley9 29128 34142 32
Hordle9 30158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest8 31129 33152 31
Bashley8 32136 32103 34

Boldre and Sway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 20256
September 20259
August 20256
July 20257
June 20254
May 202511
April 202511
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20257
July 20253
June 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Boldre and Sway in January 2026

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

1. Badgers Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Hollies Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Lymington Pier (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Boldre Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Gilpin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Set Thorns Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Jubilee Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Adlam'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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