Crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham: statistics, rates and trends

293 crimes were recorded in Ringwood North & Ellingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 121 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ringwood North & Ellingham has the 3,461st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham was highest in the year to July 2020 (598 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (293). Over the whole period it fell 40%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ringwood North & Ellingham 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+16%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and vehicle crime (-48%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ringwood North & Ellingham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ringwood North & Ellingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ringwood North & Ellingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ringwood North & Ellingham.

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 Ringwood North & Ellingham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ringwood North & Ellingham 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.

Ringwood North & Ellingham has an estimated population of 7,398. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ringwood North & Ellingham sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Ringwood North & Ellingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.