Crime Rate in Lyndhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lyndhurst

The total recorded crimes in Lyndhurst, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lyndhurst crime rate of 82.36 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 Lyndhurst, encompassing approximately 437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Lyndhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dearing Close with total crimes: 9
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Foldsgate Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lyndhurst?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Lyndhurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 322 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lyndhurst recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Lyndhurst had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 362 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lyndhurst witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lyndhurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lyndhurst has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 82.36 ranking 14th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Lyndhurst crimes were 322. The crime rate of Lyndhurst in 2024 was 736.67 (year) or 61.39 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lyndhurst were around 362 crimes with yearly crime rate of 828.19 (year) or 69.02 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)
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
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

Lyndhurst 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 202510
April 202514
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 202419
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 202510
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
August 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20254
August 20243

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20244
October 202410
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20257
February 20251

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256
December 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20246
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lyndhurst in July 2025

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

1. Dearing Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Foldsgate Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Westwood Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Princes Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
7. Beaulieu Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Beechen Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hillary Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.