Crime Rate in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Salisbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Copythorne Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead?

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.

Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead Crime Statstics

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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)
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
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley MarshNA NA492 10414 13
FordingbridgeNA NA475 12478 11
FernhillNA NA481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden PurlieuNA NA454 13428 12
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

Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead 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 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20255
September 20254
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251

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.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 202510
November 20257
October 20258
September 20257
August 202535
July 20257
June 20255
May 202515
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257

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.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20256
November 20254
October 20251
September 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254

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.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20256
November 20253
September 20257
July 20253
June 20259
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251

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.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20253
November 20256
October 20251
September 20255
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256

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 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.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20257
October 20252
September 20252
July 20256
May 20254

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.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251

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.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251

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.

MonthCount
August 20255
February 20253

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.

MonthCount
May 20253

High Crime Locations Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead postcode area is presented below.

1. Old Salisbury Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Copythorne Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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