Crime Rate in Forest North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest North West

The total recorded crimes in Forest North West, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest North West crime rate of 181.56 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 Forest North West, encompassing approximately 71 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forest North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blissford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Forest North West?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Forest North West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 234 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Forest North West recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Forest North West had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 223 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Forest North West recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Forest North West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Forest North West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Forest North West has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 181.56 ranking 31th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Forest North West crimes were 234. The crime rate of Forest North West in 2024 was 3268.16 (year) or 272.35 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest North West were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3114.53 (year) or 259.54 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest North West)CrimesRank (Forest North West)CrimesRank (Forest North West)
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
Fordingbridge48 10475 12478 11
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
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

Forest North West 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 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 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 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 202414

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Forest North West in July 2025

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

1. Blissford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harbridge Drove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Highwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Gorley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Well Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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