Total Crime Rate
57.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Gardens area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ringwood North & Ellingham , and the 190th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Victoria Gardens (BH24 1FD) in the last 12 months was 57.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.2% higher than the Ringwood North & Ellingham average (46.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Victoria Gardens (BH24 1FD), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ringwood North & Ellingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Clark'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Euston Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Victoria Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Spring Lane | Under investigation |
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