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 July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead crime rate of 232.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roger Penny Way with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 232.75 ranking 18th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)CrimesRank (Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East134 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East69 21,106 2800 2
Milton54 7717 4764 3
Ringwood South56 6838 3576 7
Totton North62 3582 5593 5
Lymington Town57 5519 7628 4
Pennington59 4376 15391 16
Holbury and North Blackfield47 11507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East51 9525 6482 10
Totton West53 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown18 24336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh29 17492 10414 13
Fordingbridge48 10475 12478 11
Fernhill36 13481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu29 16454 13428 12
Totton South36 12370 16342 19
Lyndhurst36 14322 19362 17
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley32 15317 20333 20
Marchwood27 19355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley22 22307 21349 18
Ringwood North27 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway14 29266 23272 21
Totton Central26 21232 27239 24
Becton13 30241 24248 22
Buckland19 23178 29165 30
Forest North West13 31234 25223 26
Ringwood East and Sopley18 25128 34142 32
Furzedown and Hardley16 27232 26219 27
Hordle17 26158 30136 33
Milford16 28179 28204 28
Barton12 32146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31
Bashley10 33136 32103 34

Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202515
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 202411
November 20245
October 202412
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20241
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20253
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

High Crime Locations Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead in July 2025

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

1. Roger Penny Way (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Old Salisbury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Furzley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Canterton Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Canterton Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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