Lymington Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in Lymington’s November 2025 crime data was the 100% increase in possession of weapons, a category that rose from zero to two incidents. This unexpected surge, while small in absolute terms, stands in stark contrast to the area’s otherwise low violent crime profile and highlights an anomaly that may warrant further local scrutiny. Overall, Lymington’s crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents was 45.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s distinct safety profile. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50.8% of all incidents, though this rate remained 22% below the UK average. The presence of shoplifting (11.1% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (7.9%) suggests that retail and public spaces remain focal points for crime, possibly influenced by the season’s shorter evenings and the Black Friday shopping period. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which typically sees increased public activity, may have contributed to fluctuations in certain categories, though the overall trend of declining crime rates persisted. Lymington’s built-up area within the New Forest, characterized by its coastal location and commuter demographics, likely plays a role in its lower crime rates compared to densely populated urban centres. The combination of limited high-density housing, strong community engagement, and proximity to natural spaces may create an environment where crime is less prevalent. However, the spike in possession of weapons remains an outlier that could be linked to broader regional patterns or isolated incidents. The data also reveals that property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, were significantly below the UK average, further reinforcing the area’s relatively secure environment. As November transitioned into winter, the colder weather and reduced daylight hours may have influenced the timing of certain crimes, though the overall trend of lower rates continued.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, with two incidents reported—up from zero in October. This unexpected surge contrasts with Lymington’s generally low violent crime profile and may reflect broader regional trends or isolated incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 16.7% (6 to 7 cases), potentially linked to Black Friday shopping activity, though the category remains 37% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both fell sharply: anti-social behaviour dropped by 54.5% (11 to 5), and criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (8 to 4). These decreases could be tied to seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for public disorder. Violent crimes, the most common category, remain 22% below the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000, despite a slight increase in violent incidents. Residents may find the 45.2% below UK average for overall crime rates particularly noteworthy, reflecting the area’s unique characteristics as a coastal commuter town with limited high-density urban areas.

Lymington's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 22.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.1. This decline aligns with the typically lower crime levels observed during the autumn season. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 15,854. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population, this rate is 45.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights Lymington’s distinct security profile compared to the national context. The built-up area’s proximity to the New Forest and its character as a coastal commuter town may partly explain this divergence, with fewer high-density urban hubs typical of larger cities. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the 63 total crimes recorded, the impact on residents remains minimal, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a safer, more tranquil environment.