Hampshire Constabulary

Is New Milton Safe?

Crime statistics for New Milton. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,379 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,379 Crimes (last 12 months)
30.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓14.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,379 total crimes recorded in New Milton

Violent Crime
561 40.7%
Shoplifting
130 9.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
123 8.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
116 8.4%
Public Order
105 7.6%
Burglary
89 6.5%
Other Theft
72 5.2%
Drugs
52 3.8%
Vehicle Crime
49 3.6%
Other Crime
44 3.2%
Robbery
14 1%
Possession of Weapons
10 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
8 0.6%
Theft from Person
6 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for New Milton — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Milton safe?

New Milton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,379 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 14.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in New Milton are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in New Milton in the last 12 months?

1,379 crimes were recorded in New Milton 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 14.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,616 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 561 incidents.

What is the most common crime in New Milton?

The most common crime in New Milton is Violent Crime, with 561 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.7% 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 Milton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in New Milton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 14.7% — from 1,616 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,379 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for New Milton?

New Milton has a safety score of 11 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 Milton compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?

New Milton has a safety score of 11/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 18/100. New Milton is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in New Milton?

30.5% of crimes recorded in New Milton 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 Milton?

561 violent crimes were recorded in New Milton in the last 12 months — representing 40.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 116 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 Milton last updated?

The crime data for New Milton 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 Milton with other areas?

You can compare New Milton 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.