Crime in Ballard: statistics, rates and trends
356 crimes were recorded in Ballard in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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356 crimes were recorded in Ballard in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 165 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ballard has the 1,612th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ballard | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 356 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.6 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,111 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ballard was highest in the year to July 2026 (356 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (240). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 356 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 342 | 83.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 319 | 77.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 344 | 83.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 322 | 78.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 279 | 67.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 341 | 82.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 240 | 58.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 353 | 85.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ballard 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 violence and sexual offences (+20%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-35%) and public order (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 40.1 | 1.17 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 8.0 | 0.97 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -35% |
| Other theft | 22 | 5.4 | 0.84 | +5% |
| Public order | 21 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -16% |
| Burglary | 17 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +6% |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.9 | 1.19 | +78% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.5 | 0.69 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.89 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.75 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ballard
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ballard recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ballard
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ballard recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ballard
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ballard recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ballard
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ballard recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ballard
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ballard recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ballard
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ballard recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ballard
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ballard recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ballard
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ballard recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ballard
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ballard recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ballard
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ballard recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ballard
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ballard recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ballard
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ballard recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ballard
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ballard recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ballard
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ballard recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ballard, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ballard.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ballard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 648 | 102.2 | +18% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 350 | 45.7 | -47% |
| Barton & Becton | 178 | 24.5 | -72% |
| Milford & Hordle | 281 | 26.9 | -69% |
| Sway | 113 | 29.2 | -66% |
| Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | 305 | 44.3 | -49% |
| Pennington | 394 | 51.2 | -41% |
| Lymington | 514 | 64.3 | -26% |
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 Ballard over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nelson Close | 58 |
| On or near B3058 | 31 |
| On or near Howe Close | 30 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 29 |
| On or near Bligh Close | 21 |
| On or near Kennard Court | 14 |
| On or near Marryat Road | 13 |
| On or near Cabot Way | 12 |
| On or near Beechwood Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Chatsworth Way | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ballard 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 | 115 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 16.9% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 8.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Ballard has an estimated population of 4,111. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ballard sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ballard |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Ballard a safe place to live?
Ballard recorded 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Ballard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (33).
Is crime in Ballard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ballard was up 4% on the year before: 356 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 342 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ballard?
Ballard 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 Ballard. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.