Crime Rate in Lymington Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lymington Town

The total recorded crimes in Lymington Town, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lymington Town crime rate of 1.96 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 Lymington Town, encompassing approximately 12,239 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lymington Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anchor Mews with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Londesborough Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Lymington Town?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Lymington Town reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 519 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lymington Town witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lymington Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 628 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lymington Town witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lymington Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lymington Town has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 16th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lymington Town crimes were 519. The crime rate of Lymington Town in 2024 was 42.40 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lymington Town were around 628 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.31 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 4 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
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
Hythe West and Langdown29 11336 18514 9
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

Lymington Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 202412
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202514
January 202514
December 20245
November 202415
October 202414
September 202415
August 202418
July 202410
June 202440
May 202414
April 20244

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202510
January 202513
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lymington Town in March 2025

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

1. Anchor Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. High Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Londesborough Place (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Highfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Westfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Bath Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. New Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Anchorage Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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