Hythe and Dibden Purlieu Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hythe and Dibden Purlieu’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.5% below the UK average of 7.3. This marked improvement highlights the area’s continued success in maintaining low crime levels despite seasonal pressures. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While violence and sexual offences in the area are 30% below the UK average, the local crime profile remains distinct in other ways. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, is 62% below the national average, a trend consistent with the area’s relatively low population density and limited urban infrastructure. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—likely influenced patterns. The area’s crime rate has shown resilience in recent months, with violent crimes remaining lower than the UK average even as some categories, like bicycle theft, rose sharply. This contrast underscores the combination of local geography and national crime trends. The built-up area’s position within the New Forest, a largely rural region with limited commercial activity, may contribute to its lower rates of property crime compared to urban centres. However, the increase in drug-related crimes and bicycle theft suggests that targeted efforts may be needed to address emerging issues without compromising the area’s broader safety record.

November 2025 saw a sharp decline in shoplifting, which fell by 72.2% to 5 reported incidents, the lowest level in recent months. This reduction may partly reflect the timing of Black Friday, which typically sees spikes in retail crime but appears to have had the opposite effect here. Conversely, drug-related crimes rose by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 cases—a significant increase that may reflect seasonal patterns or shifts in local activity. Bicycle theft also doubled in the month, with three incidents reported, marking a 200% rise from the previous month. This category’s rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 233% above the UK average, underscoring a localised issue that warrants attention. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 42.4% of all incidents.8 per 1,000 is 30% below the UK average. These trends illustrate a mixed picture, where some areas of concern are emerging while others show marked improvement.

The crime rate in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu dropped to 4.2 per 1,000 in November 2025, a 12.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where colder weather and shorter evenings may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 240 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area within the New Forest. When considering the population context, the 20,385 residents of Hythe and Dibden Purlieu face a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting a generally safer environment. This consistency with historical trends indicates that local factors—such as the area’s rural setting and limited urban density—likely contribute to sustained low crime levels.