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Crime in Hounsdown

Hounsdown had 76 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% below the middle New Forest area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

SO40, New Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hounsdown

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42crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

26 Mar 23 Apr 31 May 34 Jun 28 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2533%
anti-social behaviour1317%
public order1013%
criminal damage68%
vehicle crime57%
burglary57%
theft45%
drugs34%

Hounsdown against New Forest

TypeHounsdown per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence13.823.5▼ 26%
Burglary2.81.9–
Vehicle crime2.81.9–
Anti-social behaviour7.26.9▲ 18%
Theft and robbery2.25.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Redbridge272▲ 56%
Totton114.8▲ 32%
Eling111.4▲ 31%
Testwood76.3▲ 14%
West Totton60.5▼ 1%
Hounsdown42▼ 5%
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 Hounsdown a safe area?

Hounsdown had about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hounsdown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and public order (10).