Crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge: statistics, rates and trends
157 crimes were recorded in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 38% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge at a glance
- Crime trends in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
- Types of crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
- Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
- Population and deprivation in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
- Questions about crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
- About this data
157 crimes were recorded in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 38% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 63 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge has the 3,218th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 157 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.6 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -38% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 3,440 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge was highest in the year to July 2022 (331 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (157). Over the whole period it fell 41%, 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 | 157 | 45.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 255 | 74.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 201 | 58.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 252 | 73.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 331 | 96.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 293 | 85.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 176 | 51.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 237 | 68.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 264 | 76.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-89%) and public order (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 18.3 | 0.53 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.4 | 0.64 | -25% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -7% |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -14% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -89% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.5 | 1.77 | -69% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.09 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 13 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 down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 10 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sway | 113 | 29.2 | -36% |
| Forest & Solent | 219 | 60.1 | +32% |
| Lymington | 514 | 64.3 | +41% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 284 | 66.7 | +46% |
| Pennington | 394 | 51.2 | +12% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 350 | 45.7 | +0% |
| Milford & Hordle | 281 | 26.9 | -41% |
| Ballard | 356 | 86.6 | +90% |
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 Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near The Paddock | 15 |
| On or near The Coppice | 12 |
| On or near Lymington Road | 11 |
| On or near North Road | 8 |
| On or near Sutton Place | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 5 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 5 |
| On or near Woodbury | 4 |
| On or near Culverley Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge 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 | 66 | 42.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 34 | 21.7% |
| Not recorded | 13 | 8.3% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge has an estimated population of 3,440. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge a safe place to live?
Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 45.6 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 Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (15).
Is crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge was down 38% on the year before: 157 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 255 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge?
Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge 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 Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.