Ringwood Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ringwood’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places it 26.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate reflects a broader trend in the area, where the built-up nature of the New Forest’s settlements may contribute to a more controlled crime environment. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.8% of all incidents.4 per 1,000 was 13% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its incidence is relatively tempered compared to national trends. Shoplifting emerged as a significant outlier, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—61% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be tied to the area’s retail and tourism infrastructure, which could attract opportunistic offenders. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category.8 per 1,000 was 43% below the UK average. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of the summer tourist season, may have influenced local dynamics, though the absence of a corresponding rise in theft from the person or public order offences suggests that the area’s character—its quieter, more rural-adjacent environment—moderates some typical summer crime patterns. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of localized factors and national trends, with Ringwood maintaining a position as a comparatively low-crime built-up area within the New Forest.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft incidents surged by 200%, rising from 2 to 6 cases, while drug-related crimes doubled from 1 to 2. Robbery, previously unrecorded, emerged as a new category in the month. These increases contrast sharply with declines in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 75% (from 12 to 3), and burglary, which dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1). The most striking deviation from the UK average was in shoplifting, which occurred at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents—61% higher than the national figure of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to the area’s retail presence, though the absence of a corresponding spike in other theft categories suggests a targeted rather than widespread issue. Residents may find the sharp rise in other thefts particularly concerning, as it indicates a potential shift in criminal activity patterns that local authorities should address.

Ringwood’s crime rate remained stable in June 2024, matching the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime dynamics, though seasonal factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 76 incidents into manageable, everyday terms. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. With a population of 12,702, this translates to a relatively low risk for residents, though localized spikes in specific crime types—such as shoplifting—require closer attention. The population context further highlights that Ringwood’s lower crime rate, compared to the UK average, is maintained even when considering the area’s size and density. This stability, combined with the low monthly exposure figure, reinforces the area’s position as a comparatively safer built-up environment within the New Forest.