Lymington Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 15,854 residents, Lymington recorded 68 crimes in October 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 people—46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), both of which remain significantly below national averages. The breakdown of crimes highlights that violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and shoplifting (7 incidents) accounted for the largest shares, with the former contributing 39.7% of all recorded crimes. However, even these figures are 36% and 44% below UK averages, respectively, suggesting that Lymington’s built-up area within the New Forest may benefit from a combination of low population density, strong community cohesion, and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and Halloween, may have influenced patterns of crime, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour, which saw a 400% month-on-month increase. This spike, while notable, does not detract from the overall safety of the area, which has maintained a crime rate well below national levels for several years. The balance between property and violent crimes—each contributing 39.7% and 39.7% of total incidents, respectively—further indicates a mixed but manageable crime profile, where neither category dominates excessively. This stability may be partly attributed to Lymington’s role as a commuter town and its proximity to natural areas, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime compared to more densely populated regions.

October 2024 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and vehicle crime rising by 200% (from 1 to 3). These increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings, which can heighten community tensions or alter patterns of public activity. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), potentially reflecting reduced cycling activity during the month or improved local security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 39.7% of all crimes, but this rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 36% below the UK average. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, while concerning, contrasts with the broader trend of Lymington’s crime rate remaining well below national levels. This dichotomy illustrates the complexity of local crime dynamics, where isolated spikes in specific categories do not necessarily undermine the area’s overall safety profile.

In October 2024, Lymington recorded 68 crimes across its population of 15,854, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This marks a 13.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with Lymington’s relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 233 residents. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, it underscores the area’s consistent safety record, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, which remain well below national benchmarks. The population context further highlights that even with 68 total crimes, the rate remains proportionally low, suggesting that local factors—such as the built-up area’s proximity to the New Forest—may contribute to a more stable and less crime-prone environment compared to larger urban centres.