Fordingbridge Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Fordingbridge, the crime rate in August 2025 translates to a 1-in-119 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure, 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, places the area 3.7% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most striking statistic is the dominance of violent crime: 40 incidents (90.9% of total crimes) were recorded, far exceeding the UK average for this category by 165%. This stark contrast suggests a localised concentration of violent incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors. August, a peak holiday month in Fordingbridge, typically sees increased tourism and transient populations, which may contribute to higher rates of personal crime. The second most common offence, possession of weapons (3 incidents), is 567% above the UK average, a figure that highlights an unusual spike in this category. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 88.9% compared to July, though they remain 66% below the UK average. This reduction may reflect heightened community engagement or policing efforts during the summer months, though further data would be needed to confirm. The overall crime rate, while slightly above the UK average, remains relatively low for a built-up area within the New Forest, suggesting that Fordingbridge's rural-urban mix may moderate crime levels compared to more densely populated regions.

August 2025 saw a 122.2% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 18 to 40 incidents. This surge, despite a 4.3% overall drop in the area’s crime rate compared to July, indicates a significant shift in the crime mix. The category of possession of weapons also saw a 100% increase, moving from 0 to 3 incidents—a stark anomaly requiring further contextual analysis. In contrast, public order offences fell by 88.9% (from 9 to 1), though this category remains 66% below the UK average. These changes suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity toward more personal and potentially predatory crimes, possibly influenced by the influx of holidaymakers during August. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 165% disparity in violent crime rates compared to the UK average, which translates to a heightened risk of personal safety incidents. While the overall rate is only 3.7% above the UK average, the concentration of violent crime may feel more pronounced in a community of 5,249 residents, where 40 incidents represent a significant proportion of the population.

Compared to July 2025, when the crime rate stood at 8.8 per 1,000, Fordingbridge recorded a 4.3% reduction in August, bringing the rate to 8.4 per 1,000. This monthly decline aligns with the 1-in-119 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the risk for residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 1 crime reported per day, a low frequency that contrasts with the UK’s broader averages. When scaled to the local population, the 8.4 per 1,000 rate means that, over the course of the month, one in every 119 residents encountered a reported crime. This statistic, while modest, underscores the importance of community vigilance in an area that blends built-up infrastructure with the surrounding New Forest’s rural landscape. The 3.7% gap between Fordingbridge’s rate and the UK average highlights both the area’s relative safety and the need for targeted interventions in categories like violent crime, which remain high. The comparison also reveals that while public order offences are significantly lower than the UK average, other categories—particularly violent crime—require closer attention to address localised imbalances.