Is New Forest Heart Safe?
Crime statistics for New Forest Heart. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,380 total crimes recorded in New Forest Heart
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for New Forest Heart — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Forest Heart safe?
New Forest Heart has a CrimeRadar safety score of 31/100, rated Below Average. A total of 608 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 21.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in New Forest Heart are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in New Forest Heart in the last 12 months?
608 crimes were recorded in New Forest Heart in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 21.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (772 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 425 incidents.
What is the most common crime in New Forest Heart?
The most common crime in New Forest Heart is Violent Crime, with 425 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 69.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in New Forest Heart increasing or decreasing?
Crime in New Forest Heart is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 21.2% — from 772 crimes in the previous 12 months to 608 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for New Forest Heart?
New Forest Heart has a safety score of 31 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does New Forest Heart compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?
New Forest Heart has a safety score of 31/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 18/100. New Forest Heart is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in New Forest Heart?
67.8% of crimes recorded in New Forest Heart resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in New Forest Heart?
425 violent crimes were recorded in New Forest Heart in the last 12 months — representing 69.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 109 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for New Forest Heart last updated?
The crime data for New Forest Heart was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare New Forest Heart with other areas?
You can compare New Forest Heart with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.