Fordingbridge Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fordingbridge’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. For a population of 5,249, this translates to 25 reported crimes, a figure that, while low, reveals a nuanced picture of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32% of all incidents (8 cases), followed by public order (20%) and anti-social behaviour (20%). The area’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 42% below the UK average, a reflection of its relatively safe environment. However, public order offences surged to 5 cases, 85% above the national average, a spike that may be tied to seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year or increased social activity in the area. The low crime rate is consistent with Fordingbridge’s character as a built-up area within the New Forest, where rural isolation and limited urban density likely contribute to lower overall crime. Seasonal context further suggests that the transition into autumn, with its associated back-to-school activities and shorter evenings, may have influenced the mix of offences. While property crimes remained low (5 incidents), the rise in burglary and public order offences indicates areas for closer scrutiny. The data highlights the importance of balancing broad safety trends with targeted responses to specific emerging risks.

September 2025 saw stark contrasts in Fordingbridge’s crime profile. Public order offences increased by 400%, jumping from one incident to five, a shift that may reflect the area’s seasonal rhythm—back-to-school and university freshers periods often bring heightened social activity. Burglary also rose sharply, doubling from zero to three incidents, a trend that could be linked to the timing of holidays or local property vulnerabilities. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 80%, from 40 to eight, a drop that might be attributed to the quieter transition into autumn or reduced social gatherings. The area’s drugs-related crimes also rose by 100%, though this remains a small proportion of total incidents. Fordingbridge’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 42% below the UK average, but public order offences are 85% above the national benchmark, a discrepancy that warrants attention. These figures suggest a combination of local events and broader trends, with some categories showing marked divergence from the UK norm.

Fordingbridge's crime rate in September 2025 dropped to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 43.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.4 per 1,000. This decline, though significant, must be contextualised within the area’s small population of 5,249. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 210 residents, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-210. This is lower than the UK average, but the daily crime context reveals a localised pattern: with 25 crimes spread across 30 days, the area experienced roughly one crime per day. This low daily frequency contrasts sharply with larger urban centres, where higher population densities often correlate with more frequent incidents. However, the shift in crime types—such as the 400% rise in public order offences—suggests a different dynamic at play, one that may be influenced by seasonal factors like back-to-school transitions or local events. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the drop in overall rate, certain categories, such as burglary, saw significant increases, indicating that while the area may be safer overall, specific risks have emerged.