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Crime in Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst had 61 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% above the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 53% on the three months before.

SO43, New Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lyndhurst

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80.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+53%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 7 Apr 18 May 20 Jun 22 Jul 19 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1931%
criminal damage1525%
anti-social behaviour1118%
public order610%
shoplifting47%
theft35%
burglary23%
drugs12%

Lyndhurst against New Forest

TypeLyndhurst per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence25.223.5▲ 90%
Burglary2.61.9–
Vehicle crime01.9–
Anti-social behaviour14.66.9–
Theft and robbery45.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lyndhurst80.8▲ 53%
Cadnam65.7▲ 24%
Netley Marsh54.5▲ 5%
Bartley53–
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 Lyndhurst a safe area?

Lyndhurst had about 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lyndhurst?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by criminal damage (15) and anti-social behaviour (11).