Crime in Pennington: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in Pennington in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pennington at a glance
- Crime trends in Pennington
- Types of crime in Pennington
- Pennington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pennington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pennington
- Demographics of Pennington
- Questions about crime in Pennington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (189), criminal damage and arson (35) and public order (33) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,957th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Pennington | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 398 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.7 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,693 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Pennington of any year here (398 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 398 | 51.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 443 | 57.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 446 | 58.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 551 | 71.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 595 | 77.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 634 | 82.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 645 | 83.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 591 | 76.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 674 | 87.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and other theft (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 51 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 24.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pennington; the highest is Milton, New Forest (102.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Milford & Hordle (26.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pennington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington | 509 | 63.7 | +23% |
| Milford & Hordle | 277 | 26.5 | -49% |
| Sway | 111 | 28.7 | -45% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 342 | 44.6 | -14% |
| Forest & Solent | 210 | 57.7 | +11% |
| Milton | 652 | 102.9 | +99% |
| Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | 170 | 49.4 | -4% |
| Ballard | 369 | 89.8 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Pennington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oliver Road” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oliver Road | 21 |
| On or near Bays Road | 20 |
| On or near The Square | 17 |
| On or near Corbin Road | 16 |
| On or near Howards Mead | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Southbourne Road | 14 |
| On or near Hannah Way | 12 |
| On or near Milford Road | 12 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 11 |
Of the 368 crimes in Pennington with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Pennington has an estimated population of 7,693 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pennington average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pennington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pennington a safe place to live?
Pennington recorded 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,957th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pennington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (35).
Is crime in Pennington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pennington was down 10% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 443 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pennington?
About 7,693 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pennington?
Pennington 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.