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Crime in New Milton

New Milton had 468 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

BH25, New Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of New Milton

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68.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common200 in 3 months

Month by month

128 Mar 107 Apr 162 May 139 Jun 195 Jul 134 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20043%
shoplifting7015%
anti-social behaviour4510%
criminal damage368%
public order368%
theft276%
vehicle crime133%
other crime123%

New Milton against New Forest

TypeNew Milton per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence29.323.5▲ 19%
Burglary1.21.9▼ 38%
Vehicle crime1.91.9▼ 24%
Anti-social behaviour6.66.9▲ 13%
Theft and robbery5.35.2▲ 50%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Milton68.5▲ 18%
Highcliffe46▲ 22%
Everton34–
Milford on Sea30.1▲ 13%
Barton on Sea28.1▼ 5%
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 New Milton a safe area?

New Milton had about 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Milton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (200), followed by shoplifting (70) and anti-social behaviour (45).