Total Crime Rate
46.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ash Grove area has the 19th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East , and the 242nd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ash Grove (BH24 1XT) in the last 12 months was 46.9 per 1,000 residents and was 2.0% higher than the Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East average (45.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 4 cases , down -20.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ash Grove (BH24 1XT), the main crime hotspot is near Ash Grove. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Stacks Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chard Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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