Crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde: statistics, rates and trends
490 crimes were recorded in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde at a glance
- Crime trends in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
- Types of crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
- Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
- Demographics of Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
- Questions about crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), anti-social behaviour (97) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,643rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 490 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,272 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde peaked in the year to August 2022 (691 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (415). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 490 | 59.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 541 | 65.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 493 | 59.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 538 | 65.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 691 | 83.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 577 | 69.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 508 | 61.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 415 | 50.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 444 | 53.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 36 and anti-social behaviour rose from 67 to 97, while violence and sexual offences fell from 224 to 152 and burglary fell from 34 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 11.7 | 15.4 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Public order | 48 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +80% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde; the highest is Ringwood South (95.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Totton South (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood North & Ellingham | 303 | 41.0 | -31% |
| Ringwood South | 780 | 95.7 | +62% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 287 | 67.4 | +14% |
| Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | 290 | 42.1 | -29% |
| Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh | 414 | 61.7 | +4% |
| Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | 170 | 49.4 | -17% |
| Totton North | 912 | 80.4 | +36% |
| Totton South | 342 | 40.8 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 30 |
| On or near Salisbury Street | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near The Bartons | 17 |
| On or near Stuckton Road | 16 |
| On or near Augustus Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Picket Close | 14 |
| On or near Fryern Court Road | 13 |
| On or near Lower Bartons | 13 |
Of the 393 crimes in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 97 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde has an estimated population of 8,272 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde a safe place to live?
Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde recorded 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,643rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde was down 9% on the year before: 490 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 541 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde?
About 8,272 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde?
Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde 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.