Crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East: statistics, rates and trends
290 crimes were recorded in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East at a glance
- Crime trends in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- Types of crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- Demographics of Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- Questions about crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), criminal damage and arson (37) and vehicle crime (36) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,359th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 290 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,886 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East of any year here (290 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 290 | 42.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 304 | 44.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 327 | 47.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 496 | 72.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 609 | 88.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 456 | 66.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 491 | 71.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 385 | 55.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 358 | 52.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and violence and sexual offences (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 30 and anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 14.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 3.9 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East; 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 Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard | 369 | 89.8 | +113% |
| Ringwood South | 780 | 95.7 | +127% |
| Milton | 652 | 102.9 | +144% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 342 | 44.6 | +6% |
| Barton & Becton | 177 | 24.3 | -42% |
| Ringwood North & Ellingham | 303 | 41.0 | -3% |
| Sway | 111 | 28.7 | -32% |
| Milford & Hordle | 277 | 26.5 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Braggers Lane | 11 |
| On or near Westbury Close | 9 |
| On or near Poplar Close | 8 |
| On or near The Cross | 8 |
| On or near Whitelands | 7 |
| On or near Barrack Lane | 6 |
| On or near Brookside Close | 6 |
Of the 263 crimes in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 47.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 26.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East has an estimated population of 6,886 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.4%, against 23.3%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East a safe place to live?
Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,359th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (37).
Is crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East was down 5% on the year before: 290 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 304 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East?
About 6,886 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East?
Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East 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.