Lymington Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 15,854 residents, 81 crimes reported in October 2025 equate to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 33.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, marking Lymington as one of the safer areas in the country. The crime profile reflects a mix of local and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominate with 37 incidents (45.7% of total), likely influenced by the area’s small-town character and the impact of darker evenings in October. Anti-social behaviour follows with 11 cases, and other theft (8 incidents) rounds out the top three. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, Halloween activities, and the transition from autumn to winter—may contribute to the higher incidence of violent crime, though this remains consistent with patterns observed in similar rural communities. Property crimes, while lower than violent offences, remain relatively rare, with burglary and vehicle crime each accounting for less than 1% of the total. The overall crime rate. increase from September, remains firmly below national averages, suggesting that local policing efforts and community engagement initiatives are likely sustaining this trend. The low rate of vehicle crime (1 incident) and burglary (2 incidents) may reflect the town’s limited commercial density and the protective effect of its rural setting.

October 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft surged by 700%, rising from 1 to 8 incidents—a sharp increase that may be linked to Halloween-related activity or heightened retail activity in the area. Vehicle crime and drug-related offences also rose by 100% each, though these remain low in absolute terms. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 69.2%, from 13 to 4 cases, possibly due to increased community oversight during festive events or more effective local policing. The breakdown of crimes shows a clear divergence from UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Lymington are 14% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 44% below the UK average. This suggests that local interventions—such as community engagement programmes or targeted policing—may be effectively addressing these issues. Bicycle theft in Lymington is 25% above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000), a small but statistically significant anomaly that could reflect the town’s growing cycling population or the presence of specific high-risk locations. For residents, the 700% increase in other theft is a concrete data point to consider, as it indicates a need for heightened awareness during peak periods like Halloween.

Lymington’s crime rate in October 2025 (5.1 per 1,000) represents a 20.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, keeps the area well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Lymington experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while not insignificant, is manageable for a town of this size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not zero, remains far lower than the UK average. When scaled to population size, Lymington’s crime picture is markedly different from the national landscape: for instance, violent crime here is 14% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour is 44% lower. This suggests that local factors—such as a strong community network, effective policing strategies, or the town’s rural character—are likely contributing to this disparity. The population context is critical: with 15,854 residents, 81 crimes represent a manageable challenge compared to larger urban areas. However, the 700% increase in other theft highlights the need for continued vigilance, as even small changes in crime trends can have significant local impacts.