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 January 2026 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hythe West and Langdown crime rate of 3.28 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 Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hythe West and Langdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairview Parade with total crimes: 7
  • Croft Close with total crimes: 5
  • Dominy Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the New Forest.

    • 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 areas in the New Forest.

  • 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 January 2026 the Hythe West and Langdown has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hythe West and Langdown)CrimesRank (Hythe West and Langdown)CrimesRank (Hythe West and Langdown)
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
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
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

Hythe West and Langdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 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 Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
November 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254

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
January 20261
October 20251
March 20253

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20256
November 20258
October 20258
September 20259
August 202525
July 20255
June 202512
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
September 20252
July 20252

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
November 20252
September 20251
July 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

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

High Crime Locations Hythe West and Langdown in January 2026

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

1. Fairview Parade (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Croft Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Dominy Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Tormead (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hobart Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
6. Burnett Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Abbey Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wadmore Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Selman Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Shore Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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