Crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Lyndhurst & Minstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead at a glance
- Crime trends in Lyndhurst & Minstead
- Types of crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead
- Lyndhurst & Minstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lyndhurst & Minstead
- Population and deprivation in Lyndhurst & Minstead
- Questions about crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead
- About this data
284 crimes were recorded in Lyndhurst & Minstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 102 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lyndhurst & Minstead has the 2,366th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lyndhurst & Minstead | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 284 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.7 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,260 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead was highest in the year to July 2022 (484 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (279). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 284 | 66.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 279 | 65.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 330 | 77.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 391 | 91.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 484 | 113.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 400 | 93.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 359 | 84.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 349 | 81.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 367 | 86.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lyndhurst & Minstead 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 criminal damage and arson, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+114%) and anti-social behaviour (+45%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-69%) and burglary (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 23.9 | 0.70 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 10.6 | 1.56 | +114% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +45% |
| Other theft | 23 | 5.4 | 0.84 | -4% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.8 | 0.45 | +60% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -69% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.9 | 1.93 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +20% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.57 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 102 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 20% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lyndhurst & Minstead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lyndhurst & Minstead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lyndhurst & Minstead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lyndhurst & Minstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh | 419 | 62.5 | -6% |
| Totton North | 916 | 80.7 | +21% |
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -38% |
| Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | 157 | 45.6 | -32% |
| Totton Central | 688 | 87.5 | +31% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -30% |
| Sway | 113 | 29.2 | -56% |
| Forest & Solent | 219 | 60.1 | -10% |
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 Lyndhurst & Minstead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Elcombes Close | 18 |
| On or near Southview | 11 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 11 |
| On or near Foldsgate Close | 9 |
| On or near Wellands Road | 9 |
| On or near Princes Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Hillary Close | 7 |
| On or near Silver Street | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lyndhurst & Minstead 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 | 123 | 43.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 48 | 16.9% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Lyndhurst & Minstead has an estimated population of 4,260. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lyndhurst & Minstead sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lyndhurst & Minstead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Lyndhurst & Minstead a safe place to live?
Lyndhurst & Minstead recorded 66.7 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 Lyndhurst & Minstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (45).
Is crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lyndhurst & Minstead was up 2% on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 279 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lyndhurst & Minstead?
Lyndhurst & Minstead 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 Lyndhurst & Minstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.