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New Forest crime rate

Overview of New Forest crime rate

With a medium crime rating, New Forest is positioned 14th amongst 25 neighbouring districts in terms of crime rates. The area noted 12,676 crimes in 2023, against a population of 175,785, leading to a crime rate of 72.11 per 1,000 people, a 10.41% decrease from the year before.

The most frequently reported crimes in New Forest are Violence and sexual offences (37.5%), Criminal damage and arson (10.0%), and Public order (9.8%), with the rarest being Possession of weapons (1.2%), Theft from the person (0.5%), and Robbery (0.4%).

Among its 34 wards, those with the highest crime rates include Boldre and Sway (137.5), Totton East (123.4), and Milton (New Forest) (116.5), while the safest are Bashley (35.2), Barton (New Forest) (34.7), and Hordle (24.9).

Within its postcode districts, the highest crime rates are observed in PO1 (279.1), SO43 (163.0), and SO40 (154.0), with the safest being BH24 (58.7), BH21 (36.4), and SP5 (35.8).

In New Forest, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 2.9% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.17% in 2021 and 1.53% in 2022. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 1.54% in 2021, 4.22% in 2022, and 2.06% in 2023, Burglary by 1.53% in 2020 and 2.93% in 2023, Other theft by 1.62% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 1.83% in 2023.

New Forest crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12676 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 4751 (37.5)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1265 (10.0)%
Public order – 1240 (9.8)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1086 (8.6)%
Other theft – 981 (7.7)%
Shoplifting – 955 (7.5)%
Vehicle crime – 709 (5.6)%
Burglary – 689 (5.4)%
Drugs – 375 (3.0)%
Other crime – 183 (1.4)%
Bicycle theft – 172 (1.4)%
Possession of weapons – 155 (1.2)%
Theft from the person – 68 (0.5)%
Robbery – 47 (0.4)%

How does New Forest compare against nearby areas ?

New Forest ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in New Forest wards

There are 34 wards within New Forest. Boldre and Sway, Totton East, Milton (New Forest) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under New Forest

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with New Forest. Highest crime rates in PO1, SO43, SO40 .

PO1 – 279.1
SO43 – 163.0
SO40 – 154.0
SO45 – 149.4
SO41 – 137.6
SO42 – 129.1
SO51 – 116.8

BH31 – 77.6
BH25 – 68.0
BH23 – 64.0
SP6 – 59.6
BH24 – 58.7
BH21 – 36.4
SP5 – 35.8

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Basildon crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Brent, East of England, Greenwich, Hackney, Havering, Lewisham, Newham, North West, Redbridge, South East, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest / loarna

Overview of Basildon crime rate

Basildon, classified with a medium crime rating, is ranked 13th out of 25 neighbouring boroughs in terms of crime rates. In 2023, the district logged 21,080 crimes, with a population of 187,571, resulting in a crime rate of 112.38 per 1,000 people, showcasing a 9.0% decrease from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes in Basildon are Violence and sexual offences (39.4%), Anti-social behaviour (9.2%), and Vehicle crime (8.4%), with the least common being Robbery (0.9%), Theft from the person (0.6%), and Bicycle theft (0.5%).

Out of its 16 wards, those with the highest crime rates include St Martin’s (Basildon) (290.8), Pitsea South East (199.3), and Fryerns (166.1), whereas the safest wards are Langdon Hills (49.6), Billericay East (47.6), and Burstead (46.6).

Regarding Postcode districts overlapping Basildon, SS14 (204.6), SS13 (181.4), and SS16 (110.1) report high crime rates, while SS7 (52.3), CM4 (49.5), and CM11 (41.7) are among the safest.

Basildon has observed increases in Anti-social behaviour, Drugs, and Violence and sexual offences in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences experiencing a significant rise again in 2021 and Shoplifting increasing in 2023. Despite these rises, there has been a consistent decrease in Anti-social behaviour from 2021 through 2023, alongside decreases in Criminal damage and arson, Public order, and Shoplifting in 2020. A notable decline in Violence and sexual offences was also seen in 2023.

Basildon crime incidents by crime type

A total of 21080 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 8308 (39.4)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1934 (9.2)%
Vehicle crime – 1776 (8.4)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1755 (8.3)%
Shoplifting – 1654 (7.8)%
Public order – 1646 (7.8)%
Other theft – 1429 (6.8)%
Burglary – 855 (4.1)%
Drugs – 694 (3.3)%
Other crime – 408 (1.9)%
Possession of weapons – 209 (1.0)%
Robbery – 187 (0.9)%
Theft from the person – 118 (0.6)%
Bicycle theft – 107 (0.5)%

How does Basildon compare against nearby areas ?

Basildon ranks 13th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Basildon wards

There are 16 wards within Basildon. St Martin’s (Basildon), Pitsea South East, Fryerns has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Basildon

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Basildon. Highest crime rates in SS14, SS13, SS16 .

SS14 – 204.6
SS13 – 181.4
SS16 – 110.1
SS15 – 96.2
SS12 – 73.7
SS11 – 68.6

CM13 – 68.0
SS17 – 64.9
CM12 – 62.4
SS6 – 58.5
SS7 – 52.3
CM4 – 49.5
CM11 – 41.7

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Fareham crime rate

South East / loarna

Overview of Fareham crime rate

Fareham is recognized for its low crime level, ranking 21st among 25 surrounding districts. In 2023, the area reported 7,006 criminal activities, with a population count of 114,513. This results in a crime rate of 61.18 per 1,000 people, reflecting an 8.86% reduction from the year prior.

The leading crime types are violence and sexual offences (39.9%), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and public order violations (10.6%). The least frequent crimes involve possession of weapons, robbery, and theft from the person, each contributing minimally to the overall crime statistics.

Fareham is divided into 15 wards, with Fareham East, Fareham South, and Fareham North-West experiencing the highest crime rates. Conversely, Portchester West, Fareham West, and Hill Head are highlighted as the safest areas, showcasing the variable security landscape across the borough.

In Fareham, there was a slight increase in Anti-social behaviour and Violence and sexual offences in 2020 and 2021, respectively. However, these trends were followed by notable decreases in the following years, including a reduction in Anti-social behaviour and a significant drop in Violence and sexual offences by 2023. Additionally, Shoplifting and Vehicle crime also saw declines in 2020, indicating a mixed but generally improving crime landscape over the period.

Fareham crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7006 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2796 (39.9)%
Anti-social behaviour – 908 (13.0)%
Public order – 744 (10.6)%
Criminal damage and arson – 558 (8.0)%
Shoplifting – 546 (7.8)%
Other theft – 451 (6.4)%
Vehicle crime – 315 (4.5)%
Burglary – 210 (3.0)%
Drugs – 118 (1.7)%
Bicycle theft – 112 (1.6)%
Other crime – 106 (1.5)%
Possession of weapons – 59 (0.8)%
Robbery – 49 (0.7)%
Theft from the person – 34 (0.5)%

How does Fareham compare against nearby areas ?

Fareham ranks 21st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Fareham wards

There are 15 wards within Fareham. Fareham East, Fareham South, Fareham North-West has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Fareham

There are 6 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Fareham. Highest crime rates in SO31, PO13, PO16 .

SO31 – 117.4
PO13 – 90.5
PO16 – 78.3

PO17 – 71.2
PO15 – 68.4
PO14 – 60.3

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Reigate and Banstead crime rate

Bromley, Croydon, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, South East, Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth / loarna

Overview of Reigate and Banstead crime rate

With a low crime rating, Reigate and Banstead is ranked 21st among nearby districts for its crime rates. In 2023, a total of 11,091 criminal incidents were documented. The population of Reigate and Banstead, standing at 150,846, leads to a crime rate of 73.53 per 1,000 people, reflecting a 5.21% increase over the previous year.

Predominant crimes in Reigate and Banstead include Violence and sexual offences (36.0%), Anti-social behaviour (16.2%), and Public order (8.9%), with the least frequent being Possession of weapons (0.8%), Robbery (0.7%), Theft from the person (0.4%).

Among its 15 wards, those with the highest crime rates include Redhill East (140.3), Horley Central & South (103.4), Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (96.6). Conversely, the safest wards are Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne (50.6), Nork (41.4), Meadvale & St John’s (37.1).

Reviewing Postcode districts within or overlapping Reigate and Banstead, the highest crime rates are seen in RH6 (151.1), CR5 (106.7), RH1 (98.2). The safest postcode districts are SM2 (54.2), SM7 (48.1), CR3 (39.0).

In Reigate and Banstead, Anti-social behaviour saw a rise of 6.54% in 2020, and Shoplifting increased by 1.9% in 2023. Conversely, there was a notable drop in crime rates with Anti-social behaviour decreasing by 4.84% in 2021 and 4.44% in 2022, Burglary by 1.54% in 2020, Criminal damage and arson by 1.59% in 2020, and Other theft by 1.96% in 2020.

Reigate and Banstead crime incidents by crime type

A total of 11091 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 3995 (36.0)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1799 (16.2)%
Public order – 991 (8.9)%
Criminal damage and arson – 981 (8.8)%
Other theft – 771 (7.0)%
Vehicle crime – 700 (6.3)%
Shoplifting – 684 (6.2)%
Burglary – 402 (3.6)%
Drugs – 263 (2.4)%
Other crime – 200 (1.8)%
Bicycle theft – 96 (0.9)%
Possession of weapons – 91 (0.8)%
Robbery – 73 (0.7)%
Theft from the person – 45 (0.4)%

How does Reigate and Banstead compare against nearby areas ?

Reigate and Banstead ranks 21st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Reigate and Banstead wards

There are 15 wards within Reigate and Banstead. Redhill East, Horley Central & South, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Reigate and Banstead

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Reigate and Banstead. Highest crime rates in RH6, CR5, RH1 .

RH6 – 151.1
CR5 – 106.7
RH1 – 98.2
KT19 – 81.6
KT18 – 76.6
SM5 – 76.6

RH9 – 76.1
KT17 – 74.2
KT20 – 62.9
RH2 – 60.3
SM2 – 54.2
SM7 – 48.1
CR3 – 39.0

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Vale of White Horse crime rate

South East, Sutton / loarna

Overview of Vale of White Horse crime rate

Crime rating – low.

Rated 22nd for safety among nearby districts, the Vale of White Horse reported 7,812 criminal activities in 2023. With a population of 138,913, this results in a crime rate of 56.24 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 5.03% decrease from the previous year.

The most common crime types in Vale of White Horse are Violence and sexual offences (42.8%), Anti-social behaviour (9.8%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.5%), with the least frequent being Bicycle theft (1.2%), Possession of weapons (0.9%), and Robbery (0.4%).

Within its 24 wards, Vale of White Horse’s areas with the highest crime rates include Abingdon Fitzharris (129.8), Abingdon Abbey Northcourt (120.2), and Wantage Charlton (87.8). The safest wards are Marcham (30.2), Abingdon Dunmore (25.3), and Abingdon Peachcroft (22.6).

Exploring postcode districts within Vale of White Horse, OX1 (178.2), OX29 (96.4), and RG17 (85.7) showcase the highest crime rates. The most secure districts are OX12 (58.2), SN6 (45.8), and OX13 (35.3).

In Vale of White Horse, there has been an increase in Public order offences, with rate changes of 1.72 in 2020 and 3.67 in 2021. Violence and sexual offences also saw significant rises of 6.2 in 2020, 2.87 in 2021, and 1.74 in 2022. However, Public order offences experienced a decrease by -2.38 in 2023.

Vale of White Horse crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7812 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 3345 (42.8)%
Anti-social behaviour – 768 (9.8)%
Criminal damage and arson – 744 (9.5)%
Public order – 692 (8.9)%
Other theft – 539 (6.9)%
Shoplifting – 395 (5.1)%
Vehicle crime – 332 (4.2)%
Burglary – 295 (3.8)%
Drugs – 261 (3.3)%
Other crime – 155 (2.0)%
Theft from the person – 95 (1.2)%
Bicycle theft – 91 (1.2)%
Possession of weapons – 72 (0.9)%
Robbery – 28 (0.4)%

How does Vale of White Horse compare against nearby areas ?

Vale of White Horse ranks 22nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Vale of White Horse wards

There are 24 wards within Vale of White Horse. Abingdon Fitzharris, Abingdon Abbey Northcourt, Wantage Charlton has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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