Crime in Barton on Sea: statistics, rates and trends
178 crimes were recorded in Barton on Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barton on Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Barton on Sea
- Types of crime in Barton on Sea
- Barton on Sea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barton on Sea
- Streets with the most crime in Barton on Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barton on Sea
- Population and deprivation in Barton on Sea
- Questions about crime in Barton on Sea
- About this data
178 crimes were recorded in Barton on Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 78 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Barton on Sea has the 1,405th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barton on Sea | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 178 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 24.5 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,276 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barton on Sea was highest in the year to July 2021 (287 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (173). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 178 | 24.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 173 | 23.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 197 | 27.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 253 | 34.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 282 | 38.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 287 | 39.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 258 | 35.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 247 | 33.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 222 | 30.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barton on Sea 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 (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 10.7 | 0.31 | +10% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +1300% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.8 | 0.12 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.8 | 0.26 | -38% |
| Public order | 13 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -7% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +175% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.39 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.08 | -73% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barton on Sea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barton on Sea recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barton on Sea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barton on Sea recorded 15 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 17% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barton on Sea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barton on Sea recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1300% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barton on Sea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barton on Sea recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barton on Sea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barton on Sea recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barton on Sea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barton on Sea recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barton on Sea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barton on Sea recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barton on Sea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barton on Sea recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barton on Sea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barton on Sea recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barton on Sea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barton on Sea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barton on Sea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barton on Sea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barton on Sea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barton on Sea 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 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barton on Sea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barton on Sea 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 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Barton on Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barton on Sea.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton on Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton | 1,004 | 96.1 | +293% |
| Ashley (New Forest) | 313 | 39.2 | +60% |
| Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) | 2,754 | 57.6 | +136% |
| Lymington | 908 | 57.9 | +137% |
| Freshwater and Totland | 490 | 56.1 | +129% |
| Bournemouth | 21,650 | 106.8 | +337% |
| Ringwood | 913 | 70.8 | +189% |
| Ashley Heath | 329 | 40.4 | +65% |
1 areas within Barton on Sea, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Barton & Becton had the highest rate (24.5 per 1,000) and Barton & Becton the lowest (24.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton & Becton | Neighbourhood | 7,276 | 178 | 24.5 |
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 Barton on Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cliffe Road | 14 |
| On or near Cliff Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near The Park | 8 |
| On or near Hurst Close | 7 |
| On or near Knighton Park | 7 |
| On or near Barton Court Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Bouverie Close | 6 |
| On or near Dunford Close | 5 |
| On or near Ocean Breeze | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barton on Sea 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 13 | 7.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% |
Barton on Sea has an estimated population of 7,276. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barton on Sea sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barton on Sea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 40.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 52.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.0% |
| Social rented homes | 1.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Barton on Sea a safe place to live?
Barton on Sea recorded 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Barton on Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (15).
Is crime in Barton on Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton on Sea was up 3% on the year before: 178 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 173 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barton on Sea?
Barton on Sea 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 Barton on Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.