Crime in Sway, New Forest: statistics, rates and trends

113 crimes were recorded in Sway, New Forest in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 47% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 50 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sway, New Forest has the 3,780th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Sway, New Forest was highest in the year to July 2025 (213 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (96). Over the whole period it rose 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sway, 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. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-69%) and anti-social behaviour (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Sway, New Forest

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sway, New Forest recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Sway, New Forest

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sway, New Forest recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Sway, New Forest

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sway, New Forest recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Sway, New Forest

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sway, New Forest recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Sway, New Forest

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sway, New Forest recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Sway, New Forest

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sway, New Forest recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Sway, New Forest

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sway, New Forest recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Sway, New Forest

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sway, New Forest recorded 2 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Sway, New Forest

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sway, New Forest recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Sway, New Forest

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sway, New Forest recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Sway, New Forest

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sway, New Forest recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 91% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sway, New Forest, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sway, New Forest.

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 Sway, New Forest over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sway, 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.

Sway, New Forest has an estimated population of 3,871. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sway, New Forest sits in decile 8.5, 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 Sway, New Forest. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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