Crime Rate in Fordingbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fordingbridge

The total recorded crimes in Fordingbridge, New Forest, UK in January 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fordingbridge crime rate of 10.56 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 Fordingbridge, encompassing approximately 1,989 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Fordingbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Puddleslosh Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Picket Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fordingbridge?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Fordingbridge reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 475 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fordingbridge witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Fordingbridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 478 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fordingbridge witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fordingbridge Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Fordingbridge has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 10.56 ranking 19th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Fordingbridge crimes were 475. The crime rate of Fordingbridge in 2024 was 238.79 (year) or 19.90 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fordingbridge were around 478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 240.30 (year) or 20.02 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)
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
Fernhill28 15481 11393 15
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

Fordingbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences 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 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20256
October 20253
September 20251
July 20259
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202511
November 202515
October 202523
September 20259
August 202544
July 202519
June 20256
May 202516
April 202523
March 202511
February 202515

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20255
August 20251
July 20259
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20255
October 20255
September 20255
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 202515
March 20255
February 20258

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
April 20251

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20257
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
April 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Fordingbridge in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Puddleslosh Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Picket Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Diamond Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Saddlers Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B3078 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Padstow Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Round Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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