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Crime in Milford on Sea

Milford on Sea had 52 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 30.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% below the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

SO41, New Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Milford on Sea

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30.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 18 Apr 18 May 17 Jun 20 Jul 15 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2038%
theft917%
criminal damage815%
anti-social behaviour36%
vehicle crime36%
public order36%
other crime36%
burglary24%

Milford on Sea against New Forest

TypeMilford on Sea per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence11.623.5▲ 54%
Burglary1.21.9–
Vehicle crime1.71.9–
Anti-social behaviour1.76.9–
Theft and robbery5.25.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lymington71.7▲ 30%
Colwell Bay71.3▲ 8%
Pennington63.8▲ 29%
Everton34–
Milford on Sea30.1▲ 13%
Barton on Sea28.1▼ 5%
Hordle20.1▼ 10%
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 Milford on Sea a safe area?

Milford on Sea had about 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Milford on Sea?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (20), followed by theft (9) and criminal damage (8).