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Crime in Pennington

Pennington had 142 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 63.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

SO41, New Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Pennington

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63.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common65 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 34 Apr 35 May 53 Jun 40 Jul 49 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6546%
public order1913%
shoplifting1410%
anti-social behaviour96%
criminal damage75%
theft64%
vehicle crime64%
bike theft43%

Pennington against New Forest

TypePennington per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence29.223.5▲ 20%
Burglary0.91.9–
Vehicle crime2.71.9–
Anti-social behaviour46.9–
Theft and robbery5.45.2▲ 9%

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 Pennington a safe area?

Pennington had about 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pennington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (65), followed by public order (19) and shoplifting (14).