Crime Rate in Ringwood East and Sopley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ringwood East and Sopley

The total recorded crimes in Ringwood East and Sopley, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ringwood East and Sopley crime rate of 47.92 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 Ringwood East and Sopley, encompassing approximately 375 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ringwood East and Sopley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Burcombe Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ringwood East and Sopley?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Ringwood East and Sopley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 128 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ringwood East and Sopley recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Ringwood East and Sopley had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 142 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ringwood East and Sopley recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ringwood East and Sopley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ringwood East and Sopley has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 47.92 ranking 25th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Ringwood East and Sopley crimes were 128. The crime rate of Ringwood East and Sopley in 2024 was 340.79 (year) or 28.40 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ringwood East and Sopley were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 378.06 (year) or 31.51 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ringwood East and Sopley)CrimesRank (Ringwood East and Sopley)CrimesRank (Ringwood East and Sopley)
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
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
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

Ringwood East and Sopley 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 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 Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Bicycle theft (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
April 20252
August 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Ringwood East and Sopley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ringwood East and Sopley postcode area is presented below.

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Burcombe Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Picket Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Derritt Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Priest Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. London Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Narrow Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cowpitts Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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