Crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge: statistics, rates and trends
170 crimes were recorded in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
- Questions about crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (46), criminal damage and arson (25) and public order (17) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,054th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 170 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.4 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -31% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 3,440 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge of any year here (170 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 170 | 49.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 248 | 72.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 213 | 61.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 233 | 67.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 314 | 91.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 321 | 93.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 171 | 49.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 236 | 68.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 260 | 75.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) was well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 25, while violence and sexual offences fell from 67 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 13.4 | 34.2 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Public order | 17 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 3.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge; the highest is Ballard (89.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Milford & Hordle (26.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sway | 111 | 28.7 | -42% |
| Forest & Solent | 210 | 57.7 | +17% |
| Lymington | 509 | 63.7 | +29% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 287 | 67.4 | +36% |
| Pennington | 398 | 51.7 | +5% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 342 | 44.6 | -10% |
| Milford & Hordle | 277 | 26.5 | -46% |
| Ballard | 369 | 89.8 | +82% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near The Coppice | 17 |
| On or near The Paddock | 13 |
| On or near Lymington Road | 12 |
| On or near North Road | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
| On or near Sutton Place | 6 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 5 |
| On or near Culverley Close | 4 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 4 |
Of the 155 crimes in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 43.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 34 | 21.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 19.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge has an estimated population of 3,440 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge a safe place to live?
Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge recorded 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,054th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 46 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (25).
Is crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge was down 31% on the year before: 170 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 248 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge?
About 3,440 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge?
Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge 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.