Fordingbridge Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fordingbridge's crime rate in February 2025 remained stable at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, matching the UK average. This figure masks a combination of local factors, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and vehicle crime (8.6%). The area's low overall rate aligns with its rural character, though specific categories diverge from national trends. For instance, violent crime in Fordingbridge is 15% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the built-up area's proximity to the New Forest's tourism infrastructure, which can heighten social interactions and potential conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.3 per 1,000, is 34% above the UK average, suggesting localized pressures such as community dynamics or seasonal influences. Conversely, shoplifting is 68% below the UK average, potentially due to the area's limited retail presence compared to urban centres. Seasonal context also plays a role: February's low outdoor activity may dampen opportunities for property crimes, though vehicle crime saw a sharp 200% increase, linked to temporary factors like increased vehicle movement during winter maintenance or holiday travel. These patterns underscore the need to balance generalised rural safety with targeted responses to specific local challenges.

February 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 200%—jumping from one reported incident to three. This increase, while significant, remains below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 (Fordingbridge: 0.6 per 1,000). Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 66.7%, dropping from three to one incident, a decline that aligns with the category's 68% below the UK average. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted: violent offences (14 incidents) accounted for 40% of all crimes, while property crimes (11) dropped to 31.8%. This reflects a 17.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, though they remain 15% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.3 per 1,000, is 34% above the national rate, highlighting a persistent local challenge. These fluctuations suggest seasonal or situational factors, such as reduced outdoor activity in winter, may influence crime trends.

Fordingbridge's crime rate in February 2025 rose slightly to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.9% increase from 6.5 per 1,000 in January. This places the area at the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day in February, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,249 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area's low overall crime rate. When compared to the UK average, Fordingbridge's violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 15% higher, and anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) is 34% above the national average. These discrepancies suggest localized factors, such as community dynamics or specific policing priorities, may influence crime trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area is statistically average in total crime, certain categories deviate, offering insight into local challenges.