The total recorded crimes in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead, New Forest, UK in February 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead crime rate of 99.75 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 Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead, encompassing approximately 120 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead, we need to analyze Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to New Forest:
In 2024, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 434 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.
In 2023, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 409 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in New Forest, Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead crimes were 434. The crime rate of Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead in 2024 was 3607.65 (year) or 300.64 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the New Forest.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3399.83 (year) or 283.32 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the New Forest.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead) | Crimes | Rank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead) | Crimes | Rank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead) | |
| Brockenhurst and Forest South East | NA | NA | 1,332 | 1 | 1,523 | 1 |
| Totton East | NA | NA | 1,106 | 2 | 800 | 2 |
| Milton | NA | NA | 717 | 4 | 764 | 3 |
| Ringwood South | NA | NA | 838 | 3 | 576 | 7 |
| Lymington Town | NA | NA | 519 | 7 | 628 | 4 |
| Totton North | NA | NA | 582 | 5 | 593 | 5 |
| Holbury and North Blackfield | NA | NA | 507 | 8 | 579 | 6 |
| Dibden and Hythe East | NA | NA | 525 | 6 | 482 | 10 |
| Totton West | NA | NA | 503 | 9 | 528 | 8 |
| Hythe West and Langdown | NA | NA | 336 | 18 | 514 | 9 |
| Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh | NA | NA | 492 | 10 | 414 | 13 |
| Fordingbridge | NA | NA | 475 | 12 | 478 | 11 |
| Fernhill | NA | NA | 481 | 11 | 393 | 15 |
| Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu | NA | NA | 454 | 13 | 428 | 12 |
| Pennington | NA | NA | 376 | 15 | 391 | 16 |
| Totton South | NA | NA | 370 | 16 | 342 | 19 |
| Lyndhurst | NA | NA | 322 | 19 | 362 | 17 |
| Marchwood | NA | NA | 355 | 17 | 240 | 23 |
| Bransgore and Burley | NA | NA | 307 | 21 | 349 | 18 |
| Fawley, Blackfield and Langley | NA | NA | 317 | 20 | 333 | 20 |
| Boldre and Sway | NA | NA | 266 | 23 | 272 | 21 |
| Becton | NA | NA | 241 | 24 | 248 | 22 |
| Ringwood North | NA | NA | 277 | 22 | 237 | 25 |
| Totton Central | NA | NA | 232 | 27 | 239 | 24 |
| Forest North West | NA | NA | 234 | 25 | 223 | 26 |
| Furzedown and Hardley | NA | NA | 232 | 26 | 219 | 27 |
| Milford | NA | NA | 179 | 28 | 204 | 28 |
| Barton | NA | NA | 146 | 31 | 195 | 29 |
| Buckland | NA | NA | 178 | 29 | 165 | 30 |
| Hordle | NA | NA | 158 | 30 | 136 | 33 |
| Downlands and Forest | NA | NA | 129 | 33 | 152 | 31 |
| Ringwood East and Sopley | NA | NA | 128 | 34 | 142 | 32 |
| Bashley | NA | NA | 136 | 32 | 103 | 34 |
February 2026 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 January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 15 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead postcode area is presented below.