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Crime

Crime in Ringwood

Ringwood had 289 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 73.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

BH24, New Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ringwood

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73.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common97 in 3 months

Month by month

78 Mar 100 Apr 90 May 84 Jun 100 Jul 105 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9734%
anti-social behaviour6422%
criminal damage2810%
shoplifting238%
theft176%
public order155%
vehicle crime134%
bike theft72%

Ringwood against New Forest

TypeRingwood per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence24.523.5▼ 2%
Burglary1.31.9▼ 64%
Vehicle crime3.31.9▼ 38%
Anti-social behaviour16.26.9▲ 83%
Theft and robbery7.85.2▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ringwood73.1▲ 8%
Poulner40.8▼ 16%
Verwood35.9▲ 3%
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 Ringwood a safe area?

Ringwood had about 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ringwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (97), followed by anti-social behaviour (64) and criminal damage (28).