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Crime in Barton on Sea

Barton on Sea had 52 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 28.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% below the middle New Forest area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

BH25, New Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barton on Sea

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28.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 17 Apr 19 May 19 Jun 19 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Barton on Sea. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2344%
shoplifting612%
public order510%
anti-social behaviour48%
theft48%
criminal damage36%
other crime24%
drugs24%

Barton on Sea against New Forest

TypeBarton on Sea per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence12.423.5▲ 44%
Burglary01.9–
Vehicle crime0.51.9–
Anti-social behaviour2.26.9–
Theft and robbery3.25.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Friars Cliff81.7▲ 83%
New Milton68.5▲ 18%
Mudeford48.1▲ 17%
Highcliffe46▲ 22%
Milford on Sea30.1▲ 13%
Barton on Sea28.1▼ 5%
Hordle20.1▼ 10%
See every New Forest area ranked on the crime in New Forest page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barton on Sea a safe area?

Barton on Sea had about 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barton on Sea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by shoplifting (6) and public order (5).