Crime Rate in Fernhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fernhill

The total recorded crimes in Fernhill, New Forest, UK in January 2026 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fernhill crime rate of 1.05 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 Fernhill, encompassing approximately 26,713 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fernhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kennard Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fernhill?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Fernhill reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 481 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fernhill witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Fernhill had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 393 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fernhill witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fernhill Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Fernhill has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.05 ranking 15th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Fernhill crimes were 481. The crime rate of Fernhill in 2024 was 18.01 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fernhill were around 393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.71 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Fernhill)CrimesRank (Fernhill)CrimesRank (Fernhill)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East60 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East54 31,106 2800 2
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu58 2454 13428 12
Milton38 9717 4764 3
Ringwood South53 4838 3576 7
Lymington Town39 6519 7628 4
Totton North38 8582 5593 5
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead43 5434 14409 14
Holbury and North Blackfield30 14507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East32 12525 6482 10
Hythe West and Langdown38 7336 18514 9
Totton West31 13503 9528 8
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh26 16492 10414 13
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley35 10317 20333 20
Fordingbridge21 19475 12478 11
Lyndhurst32 11322 19362 17
Pennington26 17376 15391 16
Totton South16 22370 16342 19
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley15 23307 21349 18
Ringwood North19 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway12 26266 23272 21
Becton16 21241 24248 22
Totton Central15 24232 27239 24
Forest North West6 34234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley14 25232 26219 27
Barton12 27146 31195 29
Milford7 33179 28204 28
Buckland9 28178 29165 30
Ringwood East and Sopley9 29128 34142 32
Hordle9 30158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest8 31129 33152 31
Bashley8 32136 32103 34

Fernhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
July 20251
February 20252

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202521
November 20259
October 202515
September 20259
August 202518
July 202516
June 202515
May 202517
April 202513
March 202517
February 202515

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Fernhill in January 2026

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

1. Nelson Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Arundel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Kennard Court (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Marryat Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hermitage Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Danesbury Meadows (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Earlswood Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Vernalls Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Winchester Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Derwent Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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