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Crime in Sway

Sway had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 14.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% below the middle New Forest area. Crime was down 26% on the three months before.

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

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14.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
-26%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 2 Apr 12 May 4 Jun 5 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence750%
public order214%
anti-social behaviour17%
theft17%
bike theft17%
criminal damage17%
drugs17%

Sway against New Forest

TypeSway per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence7.223.5▼ 36%
Burglary01.9–
Vehicle crime01.9–
Anti-social behaviour16.9–
Theft and robbery25.2–

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%
New Milton68.5▲ 18%
Brockenhurst66.6▲ 107%
Pennington63.8▲ 29%
Everton34–
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 Sway a safe area?

Sway had about 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sway?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (7), followed by public order (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).