Crime Rate in Ringwood South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ringwood South

The total recorded crimes in Ringwood South, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ringwood South crime rate of 5.34 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 South, encompassing approximately 11,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Ringwood South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hiltom Road with total crimes: 3
  • Southfield with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ringwood South?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Ringwood South reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 838 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ringwood South witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Ringwood South experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 576 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ringwood South witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ringwood South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ringwood South has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 4th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Ringwood South crimes were 838. The crime rate of Ringwood South in 2024 was 72.23 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ringwood South were around 576 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.64 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ringwood South)CrimesRank (Ringwood South)CrimesRank (Ringwood South)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East74 21,332 11,523 1
Totton East80 11,106 2800 2
Milton72 3717 4764 3
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

Ringwood South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 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 Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202511
February 20256
January 202521
December 202416
November 202416
October 202417
September 202432
August 202425
July 202419
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202415
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ringwood South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Hiltom Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Southfield (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
4. Ebenezer Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
6. Dragon Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Brooks Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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