Crime Rate in Fordingbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fordingbridge

The total recorded crimes in Fordingbridge, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fordingbridge crime rate of 24.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Fordingbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 6
  • Salisbury Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Fordingbridge has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 24.13 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)CrimesRank (Fordingbridge)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East134 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East69 21,106 2800 2
Milton54 7717 4764 3
Ringwood South56 6838 3576 7
Totton North62 3582 5593 5
Lymington Town57 5519 7628 4
Pennington59 4376 15391 16
Holbury and North Blackfield47 11507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East51 9525 6482 10
Totton West53 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown18 24336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh29 17492 10414 13
Fernhill36 13481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu29 16454 13428 12
Totton South36 12370 16342 19
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead28 18434 14409 14
Lyndhurst36 14322 19362 17
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley32 15317 20333 20
Marchwood27 19355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley22 22307 21349 18
Ringwood North27 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway14 29266 23272 21
Totton Central26 21232 27239 24
Becton13 30241 24248 22
Buckland19 23178 29165 30
Forest North West13 31234 25223 26
Ringwood East and Sopley18 25128 34142 32
Furzedown and Hardley16 27232 26219 27
Hordle17 26158 30136 33
Milford16 28179 28204 28
Barton12 32146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31
Bashley10 33136 32103 34

Fordingbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20256
May 202516
April 202523
March 202511
February 202515
January 202520
December 20247
November 20248
October 202415
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 202515
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
October 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 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
January 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Fordingbridge in July 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Burgate Fields (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Lower Bartons (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Sharpley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Flaxfields End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Riverside Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. The Bartons (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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