Crime Rates at Southfield, Ringwood, BH24 3AB

Southfield area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ringwood North & Ellingham , and the 205th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Southfield (BH24 3AB) in the last 12 months was 51.6 per 1,000 residents and was 27.9% higher than the Ringwood North & Ellingham average (40.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 28.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Southfield (BH24 3AB), the main crime hotspot is near New Street. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.