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Crime in Holbury

Holbury had 290 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 44% above the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 49% on the three months before.

SO45, New Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Holbury

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92crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+49%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common136 in 3 months

Month by month

60 Mar 65 Apr 69 May 93 Jun 99 Jul 98 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13647%
criminal damage4516%
anti-social behaviour3512%
public order2810%
burglary103%
theft103%
other crime93%
vehicle crime72%

Holbury against New Forest

TypeHolbury per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence43.223.5▲ 37%
Burglary3.21.9–
Vehicle crime2.21.9–
Anti-social behaviour11.16.9▲ 17%
Theft and robbery3.25.2▼ 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%
Langley44.4▲ 88%
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 Holbury a safe area?

Holbury had about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Holbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (136), followed by criminal damage (45) and anti-social behaviour (35).