Crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu: statistics, rates and trends
430 crimes were recorded in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- Questions about crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (188), criminal damage and arson (44) and public order (42) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,586th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 430 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.7 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,085 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu peaked in the year to August 2020 (540 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (378). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 430 | 60.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 378 | 53.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 378 | 53.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 467 | 65.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 502 | 70.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 492 | 69.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 540 | 76.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 414 | 58.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 441 | 62.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and other theft (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 21 to 39 and criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 44, while other theft fell from 36 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 26.5 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +83% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +86% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dibden & Dibden Purlieu; the highest is Totton Central (88.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Totton South (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dibden & Dibden Purlieu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Central | 316 | 53.1 | -12% |
| Hythe South | 490 | 66.6 | +10% |
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 369 | 57.7 | -5% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 349 | 47.8 | -21% |
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | 459 | 61.3 | +1% |
| Totton South | 342 | 40.8 | -33% |
| Forest & Solent | 210 | 57.7 | -5% |
| Totton Central | 694 | 88.2 | +45% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Roundcopse | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Roman Road | 19 |
| On or near Arnwood Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Noads Way | 12 |
| On or near The Brackens | 12 |
| On or near Crete Cottages | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Claypits Lane | 8 |
Of the 391 crimes in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu has an estimated population of 7,085 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dibden & Dibden Purlieu a safe place to live?
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu recorded 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,586th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu was up 14% on the year before: 430 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 378 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dibden & Dibden Purlieu?
About 7,085 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dibden & Dibden Purlieu?
Dibden & Dibden Purlieu 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.