Crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill: statistics, rates and trends
342 crimes were recorded in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- Types of crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- Demographics of Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- Questions about crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), criminal damage and arson (33) and anti-social behaviour (27) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,266th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 342 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,667 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill of any year here (342 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 342 | 44.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 363 | 47.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 380 | 49.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 416 | 54.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 490 | 63.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 455 | 59.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 439 | 57.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 404 | 52.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 373 | 48.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and public order (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 34 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 22.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill; the highest is Milton, New Forest (102.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Barton & Becton (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 652 | 102.9 | +131% |
| Ballard | 369 | 89.8 | +101% |
| Barton & Becton | 177 | 24.3 | -45% |
| Milford & Hordle | 277 | 26.5 | -41% |
| Sway | 111 | 28.7 | -36% |
| Pennington | 398 | 51.7 | +16% |
| Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | 290 | 42.1 | -6% |
| Lymington | 509 | 63.7 | +43% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ashtree Close” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashtree Close | 30 |
| On or near Fernhill Lane | 15 |
| On or near Summertrees Court | 13 |
| On or near Molyneux Court | 12 |
| On or near Somerton Close | 11 |
| On or near Thornham Road | 11 |
| On or near Tiptoe Road | 11 |
| On or near Bashley Drive | 9 |
| On or near Franklin Road | 9 |
| On or near Molyneux Road | 9 |
Of the 315 crimes in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 7.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill has an estimated population of 7,667 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill a safe place to live?
Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,266th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (33).
Is crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill was down 6% on the year before: 342 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill?
About 7,667 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill?
Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.