Crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham: statistics, rates and trends
303 crimes were recorded in Ringwood North & Ellingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Ringwood North & Ellingham
- Types of crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham
- Ringwood North & Ellingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ringwood North & Ellingham
- Demographics of Ringwood North & Ellingham
- Questions about crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (118), other theft (36) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,403rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ringwood North & Ellingham | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 303 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.0 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,398 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham of any year here (303 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 303 | 41.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 359 | 48.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 393 | 53.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 384 | 51.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 483 | 65.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 511 | 69.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 610 | 82.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 513 | 69.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 464 | 62.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (82% below) and shoplifting (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 32, while shoplifting fell from 47 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 26 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 16.0 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 2.7 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Ringwood North & Ellingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ringwood North & Ellingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood South | 780 | 95.7 | +134% |
| Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East | 290 | 42.1 | +3% |
| Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde | 490 | 59.2 | +45% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 287 | 67.4 | +64% |
| Ballard | 369 | 89.8 | +119% |
| Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill | 342 | 44.6 | +9% |
| Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge | 170 | 49.4 | +21% |
| Milton | 652 | 102.9 | +151% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Ringwood North & Ellingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Poulner Park” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Poulner Park | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Whitehart Fields | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Chaffey Close | 14 |
| On or near Highwood Lane | 11 |
| On or near Winston Way | 11 |
| On or near Hurst Road | 10 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
Of the 283 crimes in Ringwood North & Ellingham with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Ringwood North & Ellingham has an estimated population of 7,398 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ringwood North & Ellingham average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ringwood North & Ellingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ringwood North & Ellingham a safe place to live?
Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,403rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (36).
Is crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham was down 16% on the year before: 303 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 359 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ringwood North & Ellingham?
About 7,398 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ringwood North & Ellingham?
Ringwood North & Ellingham 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.