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Crime in Poulner

Poulner had 76 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle New Forest area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.

BH24, New Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Poulner

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40.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 33 Apr 29 May 13 Jun 35 Jul 28 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3647%
criminal damage811%
public order68%
theft68%
anti-social behaviour57%
other crime45%
vehicle crime23%
shoplifting23%

Poulner against New Forest

TypePoulner per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence19.323.5▼ 22%
Burglary01.9–
Vehicle crime1.11.9–
Anti-social behaviour2.76.9–
Theft and robbery5.45.2▼ 23%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ringwood73.1▲ 8%
Poulner40.8▼ 16%
St Leonards28.8▲ 50%
Ashley Heath18.2▲ 6%
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 Poulner a safe area?

Poulner had about 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Poulner?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by criminal damage (8) and public order (6).