Crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu: statistics, rates and trends
433 crimes were recorded in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu at a glance
- Crime trends in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- Types of crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- Dibden & Dibden Purlieu compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- Population and deprivation in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- Questions about crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- About this data
433 crimes were recorded in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 205 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dibden & Dibden Purlieu has the 2,551st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 433 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.1 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,085 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu was highest in the year to July 2020 (517 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (363). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 433 | 61.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 363 | 51.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 395 | 55.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 477 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 499 | 70.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 504 | 71.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 517 | 73.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 410 | 57.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 467 | 65.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu 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 criminal damage and arson (+68%) and anti-social behaviour (+48%). The largest falls were in other theft (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 28.9 | 0.85 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +68% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 4.8 | 0.31 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 4.8 | 0.58 | +183% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -38% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.5 | 0.72 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +9% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.74 | +120% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 0.35 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 47.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 183% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dibden & Dibden Purlieu 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dibden & Dibden Purlieu, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dibden & Dibden Purlieu.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dibden & Dibden Purlieu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Central | 313 | 52.6 | -14% |
| Hythe South | 488 | 66.3 | +9% |
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 364 | 56.9 | -7% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -24% |
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | 454 | 60.7 | -1% |
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -32% |
| Forest & Solent | 219 | 60.1 | -2% |
| Totton Central | 688 | 87.5 | +43% |
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 Dibden & Dibden Purlieu over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near Roundcopse | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Roman Road | 21 |
| On or near The Brackens | 12 |
| On or near Noads Way | 12 |
| On or near Crete Cottages | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Arnwood Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Depden Gardens | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 33.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 29.8% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 8.5% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu has an estimated population of 7,085. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dibden & Dibden Purlieu |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Dibden & Dibden Purlieu a safe place to live?
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 61.1 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 Dibden & Dibden Purlieu?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (42).
Is crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu was up 19% on the year before: 433 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dibden & Dibden Purlieu?
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu 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 Dibden & Dibden Purlieu. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.