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Crime in Lymington

Lymington had 284 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% above the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

SO41, New Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lymington

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71.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common110 in 3 months

Month by month

74 Mar 71 Apr 74 May 98 Jun 87 Jul 99 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11039%
public order3312%
shoplifting2710%
theft238%
anti-social behaviour207%
bike theft207%
criminal damage197%
vehicle crime104%

Lymington against New Forest

TypeLymington per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence27.823.5▲ 21%
Burglary1.31.9–
Vehicle crime2.51.9–
Anti-social behaviour5.16.9▼ 13%
Theft and robbery11.65.2▲ 109%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Walhampton73.6▲ 37%
Lymington71.7▲ 30%
Pennington63.8▲ 29%
Everton34–
Milford on Sea30.1▲ 13%
Hordle20.1▼ 10%
Sway14.3▼ 26%
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 Lymington a safe area?

Lymington had about 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lymington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (110), followed by public order (33) and shoplifting (27).