Crime Rate in Ringwood North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ringwood North

The total recorded crimes in Ringwood North, New Forest, UK in February 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ringwood North crime rate of 0.91 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 North, encompassing approximately 10,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Ringwood North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehart Fields with total crimes: 4
  • Poulner Park with total crimes: 2
  • Pound Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ringwood North?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Ringwood North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 277 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ringwood North recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Ringwood North had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 237 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ringwood North recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ringwood North Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ringwood North crimes were 277. The crime rate of Ringwood North in 2024 was 25.33 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ringwood North were around 237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.67 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ringwood North)CrimesRank (Ringwood North)CrimesRank (Ringwood North)
Brockenhurst and Forest South EastNA NA1,332 11,523 1
Totton EastNA NA1,106 2800 2
MiltonNA NA717 4764 3
Ringwood SouthNA NA838 3576 7
Lymington TownNA NA519 7628 4
Totton NorthNA NA582 5593 5
Holbury and North BlackfieldNA NA507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe EastNA NA525 6482 10
Totton WestNA NA503 9528 8
Hythe West and LangdownNA NA336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley MarshNA NA492 10414 13
FordingbridgeNA NA475 12478 11
FernhillNA NA481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden PurlieuNA NA454 13428 12
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and MinsteadNA NA434 14409 14
PenningtonNA NA376 15391 16
Totton SouthNA NA370 16342 19
LyndhurstNA NA322 19362 17
MarchwoodNA NA355 17240 23
Bransgore and BurleyNA NA307 21349 18
Fawley, Blackfield and LangleyNA NA317 20333 20
Boldre and SwayNA NA266 23272 21
BectonNA NA241 24248 22
Totton CentralNA NA232 27239 24
Forest North WestNA NA234 25223 26
Furzedown and HardleyNA NA232 26219 27
MilfordNA NA179 28204 28
BartonNA NA146 31195 29
BucklandNA NA178 29165 30
HordleNA NA158 30136 33
Downlands and ForestNA NA129 33152 31
Ringwood East and SopleyNA NA128 34142 32
BashleyNA NA136 32103 34

Ringwood North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202610
December 20256
November 202515
October 20256
September 20257
August 202516
July 202513
June 20255
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 202511

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
October 20253
September 20251
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
July 20254
April 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
March 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Ringwood North in February 2026

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

1. Whitehart Fields (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Poulner Park (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pound Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Northfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Denholm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Winston Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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