Crime in Barton & Becton: statistics, rates and trends
177 crimes were recorded in Barton & Becton in the 12 months to August 2026, 24.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barton & Becton at a glance
- Crime trends in Barton & Becton
- Types of crime in Barton & Becton
- Barton & Becton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barton & Becton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barton & Becton
- Demographics of Barton & Becton
- Questions about crime in Barton & Becton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), shoplifting (15), other theft (14) and public order (14) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,872nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Barton & Becton | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 177 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.3 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,276 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barton & Becton peaked in the year to August 2021 (286 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (173). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 177 | 24.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 173 | 23.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 189 | 26.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 257 | 35.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 279 | 38.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 286 | 39.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 262 | 36.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 253 | 34.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 207 | 28.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (69% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 10.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Barton & Becton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton & Becton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 652 | 102.9 | +323% |
| Ballard | 369 | 89.8 | +269% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 342 | 44.6 | +83% |
| Milford & Hordle | 277 | 26.5 | +9% |
| Sway | 111 | 28.7 | +18% |
| Pennington | 398 | 51.7 | +113% |
| Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | 290 | 42.1 | +73% |
| Lymington | 509 | 63.7 | +162% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Barton & Becton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cliffe Road” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cliffe Road | 14 |
| On or near Cliff Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Knighton Park | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near The Park | 8 |
| On or near Bouverie Close | 6 |
| On or near Hurst Close | 6 |
| On or near Ocean Breeze | 6 |
| On or near Dunford Close | 5 |
Of the 164 crimes in Barton & Becton with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 26.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 3.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Barton & Becton has an estimated population of 7,276 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (52%, against 19%), more retired residents (54%, against 22%) and less social housing (1.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barton & Becton average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barton & Becton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 52.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 36.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 53.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barton & Becton a safe place to live?
Barton & Becton recorded 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,872nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barton & Becton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (15).
Is crime in Barton & Becton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton & Becton was up 2% on the year before: 177 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 173 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barton & Becton?
About 7,276 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 52% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barton & Becton?
Barton & Becton 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.