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Crime in Dibden

Dibden had 51 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 52.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% below the middle New Forest area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

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

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52.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 17 Apr 28 May 10 Jun 21 Jul 20 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2345%
public order918%
theft612%
anti-social behaviour510%
criminal damage36%
other crime24%
robbery12%
drugs12%

Dibden against New Forest

TypeDibden per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence23.523.5▼ 8%
Burglary01.9–
Vehicle crime11.9–
Anti-social behaviour5.16.9–
Theft and robbery7.25.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Town549.9▲ 29%
Ocean Village242.9▲ 21%
Hardley86.3▲ 12%
Marchwood65.8▲ 34%
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 a safe area?

Dibden had about 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dibden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by public order (9) and theft (6).