Crime Rate in Milford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milford

The total recorded crimes in Milford, New Forest, UK in January 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milford crime rate of 1.56 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 Milford, encompassing approximately 4,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Milford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnes Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Greenways with total crimes: 1
  • Lydgate with total crimes: 1

How safe is Milford?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Milford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 179 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Milford recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Milford had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 204 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Milford recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milford Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Milford has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 1.56 ranking 33th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Milford crimes were 179. The crime rate of Milford in 2024 was 49.19 (year) or 4.10 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milford were around 204 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.78 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Milford)CrimesRank (Milford)CrimesRank (Milford)
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
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
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

Milford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 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 June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Milford in January 2026

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

1. Barnes Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Greenways (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lydgate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maryland Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. River Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shipwrights Walk (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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