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Crime in Testwood

Testwood had 226 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% above the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

SO40, New Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Testwood

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76.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common96 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 70 Apr 68 May 68 Jun 88 Jul 70 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9642%
anti-social behaviour2913%
shoplifting2210%
public order188%
theft167%
criminal damage136%
other crime94%
drugs73%

Testwood against New Forest

TypeTestwood per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence32.423.5▲ 14%
Burglary21.9▼ 40%
Vehicle crime1.71.9–
Anti-social behaviour9.86.90%
Theft and robbery7.15.2▲ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Redbridge272▲ 56%
Totton114.8▲ 32%
Eling111.4▲ 31%
Calmore86.9▲ 12%
Testwood76.3▲ 14%
West Totton60.5▼ 1%
Hounsdown42▼ 5%
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 Testwood a safe area?

Testwood had about 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Testwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (96), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and shoplifting (22).