The total recorded crimes in Downlands and Forest, New Forest, UK in February 2026 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downlands and Forest crime rate of 167.68 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 Downlands and Forest, encompassing approximately 65 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 Downlands and Forest, we need to analyze Downlands and Forest crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to New Forest:
In 2024, Downlands and Forest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 129 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Downlands and Forest recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.
In 2023, Downlands and Forest had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 152 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Downlands and Forest recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in New Forest, Downlands and Forest has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Downlands and Forest crimes were 129. The crime rate of Downlands and Forest in 2024 was 1966.46 (year) or 163.87 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the New Forest.
In 2023, the total crimes in Downlands and Forest were around 152 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2317.07 (year) or 193.09 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the New Forest.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Downlands and Forest) | Crimes | Rank (Downlands and Forest) | Crimes | Rank (Downlands and Forest) | |
| 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 |
| Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead | NA | NA | 434 | 14 | 409 | 14 |
| 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 |
| 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 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Downlands and Forest postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |