Crime Rate in Brockenhurst and Forest South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brockenhurst and Forest South East

The total recorded crimes in Brockenhurst and Forest South East, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brockenhurst and Forest South East crime rate of 34.54 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 Brockenhurst and Forest South East, encompassing approximately 2,142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-59.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Road with total crimes: 12
  • The Paddock with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Brockenhurst and Forest South East?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Brockenhurst and Forest South East reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 1,332 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brockenhurst and Forest South East witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Brockenhurst and Forest South East experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 1,523 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brockenhurst and Forest South East witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Brockenhurst and Forest South East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brockenhurst and Forest South East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brockenhurst and Forest South East has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 34.54 ranking 2th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Brockenhurst and Forest South East crimes were 1,332. The crime rate of Brockenhurst and Forest South East in 2024 was 621.67 (year) or 51.81 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brockenhurst and Forest South East were around 1,523 crimes with yearly crime rate of 710.82 (year) or 59.23 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brockenhurst and Forest South East)CrimesRank (Brockenhurst and Forest South East)CrimesRank (Brockenhurst and Forest South East)
Totton East80 11,106 2800 2
Milton72 3717 4764 3
Ringwood South62 4838 3576 7
Lymington Town33 12519 7628 4
Totton North59 5582 5593 5
Holbury and North Blackfield50 6507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East38 9525 6482 10
Fordingbridge45 7475 12478 11
Totton West40 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown22 19336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh21 20492 10414 13
Fernhill37 10481 11393 15
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead34 11434 14409 14
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu31 13454 13428 12
Pennington30 14376 15391 16
Lyndhurst29 15322 19362 17
Totton South28 16370 16342 19
Marchwood18 25355 17240 23
Boldre and Sway25 17266 23272 21
Bransgore and Burley19 23307 21349 18
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley23 18317 20333 20
Furzedown and Hardley21 21232 26219 27
Becton21 22241 24248 22
Ringwood North19 24277 22237 25
Totton Central11 30232 27239 24
Forest North West17 27234 25223 26
Bashley17 26136 32103 34
Milford9 33179 28204 28
Ringwood East and Sopley16 28128 34142 32
Barton10 31146 31195 29
Buckland13 29178 29165 30
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Brockenhurst and Forest South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20259
March 202512
January 20256
September 202413
July 20248
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
February 202515
January 20252
December 20241
November 202418
October 20241
September 20247
August 202415
July 20249
June 202436
May 20241

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202549
March 202531
February 202512
January 202530
December 202428
November 202418
October 202439
September 202426
August 202454
July 202440
June 202468
May 202435

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 202523
January 20258
November 20249
October 202414
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202512
January 20254
December 20246
October 202417
September 20248
August 20242
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20256
January 202512
December 202418
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 202415
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 202412
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202531
February 20258
January 20252
December 202415
November 202412
October 20248
September 202419
August 20241
July 202414
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202517
February 20253
January 202529
December 20241
November 20241
October 202414
September 20248
August 202428
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
January 202518
November 20246
September 202412
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20246
August 20246

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
September 20241
June 202412
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brockenhurst and Forest South East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brockenhurst and Forest South East postcode area is presented below.

1. Main Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. The Paddock (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Beaulieu Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Hatchet Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Dock Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Wootton Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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