Crime Rate in Downlands and Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downlands and Forest

The total recorded crimes in Downlands and Forest, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downlands and Forest crime rate of 60.98 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Downlands and Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodside Close with total crimes: 1
  • New Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mill End with total crimes: 1

How safe is Downlands and Forest?

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.

Downlands and Forest Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Downlands and Forest has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 60.98 ranking 34th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downlands and Forest)CrimesRank (Downlands and Forest)CrimesRank (Downlands and Forest)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East74 21,332 11,523 1
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 Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Downlands and Forest in May 2025

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

1. Woodside Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill End (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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