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Crime in Dibden Purlieu

Dibden Purlieu had 123 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

SO45, New Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dibden Purlieu

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62.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common62 in 3 months

Month by month

34 Mar 31 Apr 56 May 45 Jun 41 Jul 37 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dibden Purlieu. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6250%
criminal damage2016%
anti-social behaviour1311%
theft108%
public order65%
shoplifting54%
vehicle crime54%
burglary11%

Dibden Purlieu against New Forest

TypeDibden Purlieu per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence31.623.5▲ 41%
Burglary0.51.9–
Vehicle crime2.61.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.66.9▼ 24%
Theft and robbery5.15.2▼ 23%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Holbury92▲ 49%
Hardley86.3▲ 12%
Blackfield67.4▲ 92%
Dibden Purlieu62.7▲ 2%
Hythe58.7▲ 3%
Dibden52.1▼ 19%
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 Dibden Purlieu a safe area?

Dibden Purlieu had about 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dibden Purlieu?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (62), followed by criminal damage (20) and anti-social behaviour (13).