Crime in Lymington, New Forest: statistics, rates and trends
514 crimes were recorded in Lymington, New Forest in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lymington, New Forest at a glance
- Crime trends in Lymington, New Forest
- Types of crime in Lymington, New Forest
- Lymington, New Forest compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lymington, New Forest
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lymington, New Forest
- Population and deprivation in Lymington, New Forest
- Questions about crime in Lymington, New Forest
- About this data
514 crimes were recorded in Lymington, New Forest in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lymington, New Forest has the 2,456th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lymington, New Forest | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 514 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,996 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lymington, New Forest was highest in the year to July 2019 (805 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (514). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 514 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 539 | 67.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 534 | 66.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 797 | 99.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 712 | 89.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 710 | 88.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 668 | 83.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 805 | 100.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 702 | 87.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lymington, New Forest 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 (+10%). The largest falls were in other theft (-34%) and criminal damage and arson (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 23.9 | 0.70 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 6.9 | 0.83 | -24% |
| Public order | 47 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.3 | 0.77 | -32% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.9 | 3.49 | +156% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.25 | -23% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +167% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lymington, New Forest
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lymington, New Forest recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lymington, New Forest
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lymington, New Forest recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lymington, New Forest
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lymington, New Forest recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lymington, New Forest
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lymington, New Forest recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lymington, New Forest
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lymington, New Forest recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lymington, New Forest
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lymington, New Forest recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lymington, New Forest
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lymington, New Forest recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 156% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lymington, New Forest
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lymington, New Forest recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lymington, New Forest
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lymington, New Forest recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lymington, New Forest
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lymington, New Forest recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lymington, New Forest
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lymington, New Forest recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lymington, New Forest
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lymington, New Forest recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lymington, New Forest
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lymington, New Forest recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lymington, New Forest
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lymington, New Forest recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lymington, New Forest, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lymington, New Forest.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lymington, New Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington | 394 | 51.2 | -20% |
| Milford & Hordle | 281 | 26.9 | -58% |
| Sway | 113 | 29.2 | -55% |
| Forest & Solent | 219 | 60.1 | -6% |
| Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | 157 | 45.6 | -29% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 350 | 45.7 | -29% |
| Milton | 648 | 102.2 | +59% |
| Ballard | 356 | 86.6 | +35% |
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 Lymington, New Forest over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Thomas Street | 61 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Anchor Mews | 41 |
| On or near High Street | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near School Lane | 19 |
| On or near Londesborough Place | 15 |
| On or near East Hill | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Almansa Way | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lymington, New Forest 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 | 165 | 32.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 12.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Lymington, New Forest has an estimated population of 7,996. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lymington, New Forest sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lymington, New Forest |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Lymington, New Forest a safe place to live?
Lymington, New Forest recorded 64.3 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 Lymington, New Forest?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Lymington, New Forest going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lymington, New Forest was down 5% on the year before: 514 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 539 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lymington, New Forest?
Lymington, New Forest 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 Lymington, New Forest. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.