Crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill: statistics, rates and trends
350 crimes were recorded in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- Questions about crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
- About this data
350 crimes were recorded in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 170 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill has the 3,216th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 350 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,667 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill was highest in the year to July 2022 (493 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (350). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 350 | 45.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 370 | 48.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 370 | 48.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 418 | 54.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 493 | 64.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 471 | 61.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 424 | 55.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 395 | 51.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 390 | 50.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and public order (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 22.2 | 0.65 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.6 | 0.67 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.0 | 0.26 | +11% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +12% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.2 | 0.35 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +55% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +129% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.7 | 0.20 | -38% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -70% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 648 | 102.2 | +124% |
| Ballard | 356 | 86.6 | +90% |
| Barton & Becton | 178 | 24.5 | -46% |
| Milford & Hordle | 281 | 26.9 | -41% |
| Sway | 113 | 29.2 | -36% |
| Pennington | 394 | 51.2 | +12% |
| Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | 305 | 44.3 | -3% |
| Lymington | 514 | 64.3 | +41% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashtree Close | 29 |
| On or near Molyneux Court | 17 |
| On or near Fernhill Lane | 14 |
| On or near Summertrees Court | 13 |
| On or near Thornham Road | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Tiptoe Road | 11 |
| On or near Somerton Close | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Bashley Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 25.4% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 13.4% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 8.9% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill has an estimated population of 7,667. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill a safe place to live?
Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill recorded 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (35).
Is crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill was down 5% on the year before: 350 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 370 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill?
Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.