Crime Rate in Hythe West and Langdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hythe West and Langdown

The total recorded crimes in Hythe West and Langdown, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hythe West and Langdown crime rate of 2.51 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 Hythe West and Langdown, encompassing approximately 11,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Hythe West and Langdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knightstone Grange with total crimes: 6
  • Dominy Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hillview Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hythe West and Langdown?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Hythe West and Langdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 336 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hythe West and Langdown recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hythe West and Langdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 514 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hythe West and Langdown witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hythe West and Langdown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hythe West and Langdown has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.51 ranking 11th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Hythe West and Langdown crimes were 336. The crime rate of Hythe West and Langdown in 2024 was 29.04 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hythe West and Langdown were around 514 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.42 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East127 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East63 31,106 2800 2
Milton72 2717 4764 3
Ringwood South42 7838 3576 7
Lymington Town24 16519 7628 4
Dibden and Hythe East60 4525 6482 10
Totton North47 6582 5593 5
Totton West47 5503 9528 8
Holbury and North Blackfield28 12507 8579 6
Fernhill39 8481 11393 15
Fordingbridge35 9475 12478 11
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh30 10492 10414 13
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu24 14454 13428 12
Bransgore and Burley27 13307 21349 18
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead16 23434 14409 14
Pennington24 15376 15391 16
Totton South22 17370 16342 19
Lyndhurst12 28322 19362 17
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Buckland20 19178 29165 30
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley14 25317 20333 20
Becton20 20241 24248 22
Boldre and Sway16 22266 23272 21
Totton Central18 21232 27239 24
Ringwood North15 24277 22237 25
Forest North West8 31234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley11 29232 26219 27
Milford12 26179 28204 28
Hordle12 27158 30136 33
Barton8 30146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest8 33129 33152 31
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Hythe West and Langdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202513
December 202411
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 202415
June 202428
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20259
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hythe West and Langdown in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hythe West and Langdown postcode area is presented below.

1. Knightstone Grange (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Dominy Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Hillview Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Deerleap Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Croft Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Abbey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coat Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hobart Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sir Christopher Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Scott-Paine Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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