Crime Rate in Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton

The total recorded crimes in Milton, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton crime rate of 0.53 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 Milton, encompassing approximately 136,646 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Parkside Walk with total crimes: 8
  • Worthy Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Milton?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Milton reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 717 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Milton witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Milton experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 764 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Milton witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Milton has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 0.83 ranking 3th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Milton crimes were 717. The crime rate of Milton in 2024 was 27.17 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milton were around 764 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.78 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East74 21,332 11,523 1
Totton East80 11,106 2800 2
Ringwood South62 4838 3576 7
Lymington Town33 12519 7628 4
Totton North59 5582 5593 5
Holbury and North Blackfield50 6507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East38 9525 6482 10
Fordingbridge45 7475 12478 11
Totton West40 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown22 19336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh21 20492 10414 13
Fernhill37 10481 11393 15
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead34 11434 14409 14
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu31 13454 13428 12
Pennington30 14376 15391 16
Lyndhurst29 15322 19362 17
Totton South28 16370 16342 19
Marchwood18 25355 17240 23
Boldre and Sway25 17266 23272 21
Bransgore and Burley19 23307 21349 18
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley23 18317 20333 20
Furzedown and Hardley21 21232 26219 27
Becton21 22241 24248 22
Ringwood North19 24277 22237 25
Totton Central11 30232 27239 24
Forest North West17 27234 25223 26
Bashley17 26136 32103 34
Milford9 33179 28204 28
Ringwood East and Sopley16 28128 34142 32
Barton10 31146 31195 29
Buckland13 29178 29165 30
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Milton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202515
March 202532
February 202519
January 202512
December 202418
November 202410
October 202439
September 202423
August 202413
July 202433
June 202446
May 202414

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202520
February 202511
January 202515
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202411
August 202411
July 20241
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Milton in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
2. Parkside Walk (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Worthy Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Albert Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Shoplifting1
7. Linnet Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Stannington Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Derrybrian Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Stirling Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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