Crime Rate in Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton

The total recorded crimes in Milton, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton crime rate of 0.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitefield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parkside Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Ashington Park 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 July 2025 the Milton has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)CrimesRank (Milton)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East134 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East69 21,106 2800 2
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
Lyndhurst36 14322 19362 17
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

Milton 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 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202511
May 202522
April 202515
March 202532
February 202519
January 202512
December 202418
November 202410
October 202439
September 202423
August 202413

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 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
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Milton in July 2025

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

1. Whitefield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Parkside Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
3. Ashington Park (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Derrybrian Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Old Milton (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Wick Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Milton Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wagtail Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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