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Crime in Fordingbridge

Fordingbridge had 132 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 77.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% above the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

SP6, New Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fordingbridge

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77.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

49 Mar 29 Apr 39 May 31 Jun 57 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Fordingbridge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3829%
violence3325%
shoplifting1511%
criminal damage1411%
theft118%
public order97%
burglary54%
vehicle crime22%

Fordingbridge against New Forest

TypeFordingbridge per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence19.523.5▲ 22%
Burglary2.91.9–
Vehicle crime1.21.9–
Anti-social behaviour22.46.9▲ 46%
Theft and robbery7.15.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Fordingbridge77.9▲ 13%
Alderholt34.9▲ 9%
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 Fordingbridge a safe area?

Fordingbridge had about 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Fordingbridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (38), followed by violence (33) and shoplifting (15).