Crime in Milford & Hordle: statistics, rates and trends
277 crimes were recorded in Milford & Hordle in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Milford & Hordle at a glance
- Crime trends in Milford & Hordle
- Types of crime in Milford & Hordle
- Milford & Hordle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Milford & Hordle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Milford & Hordle
- Demographics of Milford & Hordle
- Questions about crime in Milford & Hordle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (115), other theft (31) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,846th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Milford & Hordle | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 277 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.5 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,443 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Milford & Hordle of any year here (277 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 277 | 26.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 281 | 26.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 312 | 29.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 333 | 31.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 413 | 39.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 409 | 39.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 402 | 38.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 338 | 32.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 339 | 32.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (84% below) and violence and sexual offences (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 31 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 11.0 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 2.5 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Milford & Hordle; the highest is Milton, New Forest (102.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Barton & Becton (24.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milford & Hordle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington | 398 | 51.7 | +95% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 342 | 44.6 | +68% |
| Milton | 652 | 102.9 | +288% |
| Barton & Becton | 177 | 24.3 | -8% |
| Lymington | 509 | 63.7 | +140% |
| Ballard | 369 | 89.8 | +238% |
| Sway | 111 | 28.7 | +8% |
| Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | 170 | 49.4 | +86% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Milford & Hordle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Everton Road | 13 |
| On or near Nursery Close | 9 |
| On or near De La Warr Road | 8 |
| On or near Lydgate | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Telford Place | 6 |
| On or near Barnes Lane | 5 |
| On or near Christchurch Road | 5 |
| On or near High Street | 5 |
Of the 251 crimes in Milford & Hordle with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 39.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Milford & Hordle has an estimated population of 10,443 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (43%, against 19%), more retired residents (46%, against 22%) and less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Milford & Hordle average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Milford & Hordle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 45.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Milford & Hordle a safe place to live?
Milford & Hordle recorded 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,846th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Milford & Hordle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 115 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (31).
Is crime in Milford & Hordle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milford & Hordle was down 1% on the year before: 277 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 281 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Milford & Hordle?
About 10,443 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 43% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Milford & Hordle?
Milford & Hordle 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.