Crime Rate in Lyndhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lyndhurst

The total recorded crimes in Lyndhurst, New Forest, UK in January 2026 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lyndhurst crime rate of 73.21 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 Jan were:

  • Drugs: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Lyndhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Dearing Close with total crimes: 3
  • Beaulieu Road 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 January 2026 the Lyndhurst has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 73.21 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)CrimesRank (Lyndhurst)
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
Hythe West and Langdown38 7336 18514 9
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
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

Lyndhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 202515
October 202514
September 20258
August 202528
July 202512
June 20252
May 202510
April 202514
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20255
October 20257
September 20252
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 202510

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
July 20256
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
July 20251
May 20257
February 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
September 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
September 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
September 20253
July 20251
February 20252

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
July 20251
June 20254
March 20253

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
September 20256
July 20251
June 20253
February 20252

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
November 20251
July 20253
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20254

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251

High Crime Locations Lyndhurst in January 2026

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
2. Dearing Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Beaulieu Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
4. Elcombes Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
5. Racecourse View (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
6. Princes Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. King'S Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Hillary Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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