Crime in Milton, New Forest: statistics, rates and trends
648 crimes were recorded in Milton, New Forest in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Milton, New Forest at a glance
- Crime trends in Milton, New Forest
- Types of crime in Milton, New Forest
- Milton, New Forest compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Milton, New Forest
- What happened after crimes were reported in Milton, New Forest
- Population and deprivation in Milton, New Forest
- Questions about crime in Milton, New Forest
- About this data
648 crimes were recorded in Milton, New Forest in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 230 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Milton, New Forest has the 1,187th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Milton, New Forest | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 648 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.2 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,339 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Milton, New Forest was highest in the year to July 2023 (864 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (638). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 648 | 102.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 692 | 109.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 638 | 100.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 864 | 136.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 770 | 121.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 677 | 106.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 760 | 119.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 698 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 791 | 124.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Milton, 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+42%) and drugs (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-36%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 36.3 | 1.06 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 13.7 | 1.66 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 9.8 | 1.44 | -2% |
| Public order | 61 | 9.6 | 1.45 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 8.2 | 0.53 | -15% |
| Burglary | 37 | 5.8 | 1.65 | +42% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.0 | 0.79 | -3% |
| Drugs | 27 | 4.3 | 1.30 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.3 | 0.67 | +17% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.1 | 0.97 | -7% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.9 | 1.40 | +140% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.57 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Milton, New Forest
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Milton, New Forest recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Milton, New Forest
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Milton, New Forest recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Milton, New Forest
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Milton, New Forest recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Milton, New Forest
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Milton, New Forest recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Milton, New Forest
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Milton, New Forest recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Milton, New Forest
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Milton, New Forest recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Milton, New Forest
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Milton, New Forest recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Milton, New Forest
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Milton, New Forest recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Milton, New Forest
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Milton, New Forest recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Milton, New Forest
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Milton, New Forest recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Milton, New Forest
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Milton, New Forest recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Milton, New Forest
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Milton, New Forest recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Milton, New Forest
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Milton, New Forest recorded 3 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Milton, New Forest
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Milton, New Forest recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Milton, New Forest, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Milton, New Forest.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milton, New Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard | 356 | 86.6 | -15% |
| Barton & Becton | 178 | 24.5 | -76% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 350 | 45.7 | -55% |
| Milford & Hordle | 281 | 26.9 | -74% |
| Sway | 113 | 29.2 | -71% |
| Pennington | 394 | 51.2 | -50% |
| Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | 305 | 44.3 | -57% |
| Lymington | 514 | 64.3 | -37% |
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 Milton, New Forest over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 95 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Old Milton | 27 |
| On or near Mendip Close | 24 |
| On or near Stannington Close | 24 |
| On or near Station Road | 24 |
| On or near Station Approach | 22 |
| On or near Parkside Walk | 22 |
| On or near Churchill Court | 20 |
| On or near Davis Field | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Milton, 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 | 203 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 27.5% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 12.7% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 8.0% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
Milton, New Forest has an estimated population of 6,339. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Milton, New Forest sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Milton, New Forest |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Milton, New Forest a safe place to live?
Milton, New Forest recorded 102.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Milton, New Forest?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (87).
Is crime in Milton, New Forest going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milton, New Forest was down 6% on the year before: 648 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 692 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Milton, New Forest?
Milton, 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 Milton, New Forest. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.