Crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh: statistics, rates and trends
419 crimes were recorded in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
- Types of crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
- Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
- Population and deprivation in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
- Questions about crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
- About this data
419 crimes were recorded in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh has the 2,505th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 419 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.5 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,709 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh was highest in the year to July 2021 (568 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (398). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 419 | 62.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 453 | 67.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 531 | 79.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 515 | 76.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 537 | 80.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 568 | 84.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 398 | 59.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 474 | 70.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 558 | 83.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+18%) and vehicle crime (+16%). The largest falls were in public order (-34%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 29.1 | 0.85 | +1% |
| Burglary | 51 | 7.6 | 2.15 | +16% |
| Other theft | 40 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -28% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 2.5 | 0.17 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +25% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -75% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 46.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totton North | 916 | 80.7 | +29% |
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -34% |
| Totton Central | 688 | 87.5 | +40% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 284 | 66.7 | +7% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -26% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 433 | 61.1 | -2% |
| Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | 157 | 45.6 | -27% |
| Hythe Central | 313 | 52.6 | -16% |
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 Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 57 |
| On or near Hospital | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Woodlands Road | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Deerleap Lane | 9 |
| On or near Old Salisbury Road | 9 |
| On or near Romsey Road | 9 |
| On or near Ashurst Bridge Road | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 40.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 31.7% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.5% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh has an estimated population of 6,709. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.8% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh a safe place to live?
Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh recorded 62.5 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 Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (51).
Is crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh was down 8% on the year before: 419 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 453 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh?
Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh 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 Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.