BH25 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH25

BH25, New Forest has recorded a total of 134 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BH25 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BH25, encompassing approximately 25545 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BH25 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkside Walk with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Avenue Road with total crimes: 6

BH25 Crime Map

Postcodes in BH25

The postcode district are associated with the BH25, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BH25 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.25-19.23%
Shoplifting171.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.67-40.00%
Public order150.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour120.59-14.29%
Other theft110.4783.33%
Drugs80.4333.33%
Burglary70.3116.67%
Vehicle crime50.27-44.44%
Other crime20.20-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.15-41.57%
Criminal damage and arson252.0492.31%
Public order180.98200.00%
Shoplifting170.70240.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.670.00%
Vehicle crime90.55200.00%
Drugs60.35-33.33%
Other theft60.23-33.33%
Burglary60.2320.00%
Other crime30.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences896.0753.45%
Anti-social behaviour143.48-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson130.5585.71%
Other theft90.51125.00%
Drugs90.35350.00%
Public order60.35-45.45%
Burglary50.2366.67%
Shoplifting50.20-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.20-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.0131.82%
Anti-social behaviour172.2788.89%
Shoplifting130.67-38.10%
Public order110.5183.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.43-53.33%
Other crime50.27150.00%
Vehicle crime50.2066.67%
Other theft40.20-55.56%
Burglary30.160.00%
Drugs20.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences444.62-21.43%
Shoplifting211.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.59-10.00%
Other theft90.35125.00%
Public order60.3550.00%
Drugs30.2350.00%
Burglary30.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.12-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.12100.00%
Other crime20.08100.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences564.82-1.75%
Shoplifting142.197.69%
Criminal damage and arson120.5520.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.4711.11%
Burglary90.39-10.00%
Vehicle crime70.35-12.50%
Public order40.27-55.56%
Other theft40.16-71.43%
Bicycle theft30.160.00%
Drugs20.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-83.33%
Other crime10.04-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences575.8339.02%
Other theft142.2375.00%
Shoplifting130.5585.71%
Criminal damage and arson100.51-41.18%
Burglary100.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.39200.00%
Public order90.3528.57%
Drugs80.35300.00%
Vehicle crime80.3133.33%
Possession of weapons60.31500.00%
Other crime40.23300.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.91-30.51%
Criminal damage and arson171.6130.77%
Other theft80.67-20.00%
Public order70.31-30.00%
Shoplifting70.27-58.82%
Vehicle crime60.2750.00%
Burglary50.23-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.20-50.00%
Drugs20.120.00%
Robbery20.08-33.33%
Other crime10.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences595.40-10.61%
Shoplifting172.31-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson130.6730.00%
Public order100.5142.86%
Other theft100.39233.33%
Burglary80.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.31100.00%
Vehicle crime40.23100.00%
Possession of weapons30.16-25.00%
Robbery30.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Other crime20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.2822.22%
Shoplifting242.58166.67%
Burglary100.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.39-9.09%
Public order70.39-46.15%
Possession of weapons40.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.16-25.00%
Drugs30.12200.00%
Other theft30.12-66.67%
Theft from the person30.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.5038.46%
Public order132.1130.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.51175.00%
Other theft90.43125.00%
Shoplifting90.35350.00%
Vehicle crime60.35100.00%
Burglary50.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.20-33.33%
Other crime20.160.00%
Drugs10.08-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences393.41-40.91%
Public order101.53-9.09%
Burglary100.3942.86%
Anti-social behaviour60.39-33.33%
Other theft40.23-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.16-69.23%
Drugs40.16100.00%
Bicycle theft30.1650.00%
Vehicle crime30.12-40.00%
Theft from the person20.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.08-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.580.00%
Shoplifting120.510.00%
Other theft110.470.00%
Public order110.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.430.00%
Burglary70.350.00%
Vehicle crime50.270.00%
Other crime40.200.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 723 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202452
July 202489
June 202458
May 202444
April 202456
March 202457
February 202441
January 202459
December 202366
November 202354
October 202339
September 202366

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202425
July 202413
June 20247
May 202415
April 202412
March 202410
February 202417
January 202413
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 202414
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 20245
June 202413
May 202421
April 202414
March 202413
February 20247
January 202417
December 202324
November 20239
October 20232
September 202312

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202414
June 202417
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH25 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parkside Walk
    Total13
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Avenue Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kennard Court
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Nelson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Worthy Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stannington Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Norris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bashley Common Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milton Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Derrybrian Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Mendip Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 14. Molyneux Court
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bracklesham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Winchester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. B3058
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. The Hyde
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Longleat Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenwood Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Whitefield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 24. Arden Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Miller Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Molyneux Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Old Milton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Old Milton Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Dunford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Moore Close
    Total2
    Public order2