Lymington Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Lymington during September 2024, there were 5 reported crimes—a rate 35.1% lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to one in every 201 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in terms of personal likelihood rather than abstract statistics. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38% of all incidents, followed by other theft (12.7%) and criminal damage (11.4%). These patterns align with September’s seasonal rhythm, as the return to school and university term begins to influence local dynamics. While the area’s built-up nature within the New Forest may contribute to higher rates of violent crime compared to purely rural regions, the overall crime rate remains significantly below the national average. Property crimes, though slightly more common than violent crimes, still represent a smaller share of total incidents, suggesting a balance between personal safety concerns and broader community factors. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (26% below UK) and vehicle crime (78% below UK) may reflect Lymington’s character as a quieter, less densely populated built-up area, where opportunities for such crimes are more limited compared to major urban centres.

September 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft surged by 150% compared to August, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a stark increase that may be linked to the start of the academic term and increased cycling activity among students. Burglary also doubled, with 6 reported incidents, a 100% rise from the previous month. This could be attributed to seasonal changes, as evenings draw in and the area’s proximity to the New Forest may see shifts in household activity patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 80% (from 5 to 1 incidents), due to the end of summer holidays reducing transient populations. Public order offences also dropped by two-thirds, from 12 to 4, suggesting a quieter social environment as schools resumed. Lymington’s rate for bicycle theft (0.3 per 1,000) was 233% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), highlighting a specific vulnerability in this category. Meanwhile, the area’s rate for drugs offences (0.2 per 1,000) was 17% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect Lymington’s lower population density and associated risk factors compared to more densely populated regions.

Lymington’s September 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 15.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9, indicating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. This monthly reduction translates to roughly 3 crimes per day in the built-up area—a figure that, while not insignificant, remains well below the UK average when contextualised per capita. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 201 residents, a rate that underscores Lymington’s relatively safe environment compared to the national picture. When scaled to the area’s population of 15,854, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is markedly lower than in regions with higher rates. The previous month’s higher crime rate may have been influenced by summer-related factors, such as increased tourism or transient populations, which have since abated. The daily crime context provides a tangible measure for residents: with 3 incidents reported each day, the risk remains low enough to be manageable for most households. This contrast with the UK average further reinforces Lymington’s position as a safer built-up area within the New Forest, where crime prevention efforts and community characteristics likely contribute to the sustained lower rates.