Total Crime Rate
52.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chaffey Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ringwood North & Ellingham , and the 208th 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 Chaffey Close (BH24 3EU) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 14.2% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chaffey Close (BH24 3EU), the main crime hotspot is near Whitehart Fields. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 20 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 | Other crime | Narrow Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Whitehart Fields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitehart Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Narrow Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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