Crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East: statistics, rates and trends
305 crimes were recorded in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- Questions about crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
- About this data
305 crimes were recorded in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East has the 3,273rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 305 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.3 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,886 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East was highest in the year to July 2022 (572 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (286). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 305 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 286 | 41.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 347 | 50.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 530 | 77.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 572 | 83.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 475 | 69.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 484 | 70.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 363 | 52.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 373 | 54.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East 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 other theft (+40%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 17.1 | 0.50 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 3.8 | 0.25 | +18% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -8% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 0.66 | +0% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.44 | +233% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -78% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -25% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.14 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 16 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, 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 Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard | 356 | 86.6 | +96% |
| Ringwood South | 771 | 94.6 | +114% |
| Milton | 648 | 102.2 | +131% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 350 | 45.7 | +3% |
| Barton & Becton | 178 | 24.5 | -45% |
| Ringwood North & Ellingham | 293 | 39.6 | -11% |
| Sway | 113 | 29.2 | -34% |
| Milford & Hordle | 281 | 26.9 | -39% |
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 Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 17 |
| On or near Braggers Lane | 12 |
| On or near Whitelands | 10 |
| On or near The Cross | 9 |
| On or near Westbury Close | 9 |
| On or near Poplar Close | 8 |
| On or near The Cloisters | 7 |
| On or near Rosehill Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East 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 | 125 | 41.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 26.6% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 8.5% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 8.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East has an estimated population of 6,886. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East a safe place to live?
Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East recorded 44.3 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 Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (38).
Is crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East was up 7% on the year before: 305 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 286 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East?
Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East 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 Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.