Total Crime Rate
18.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Doe Copse Way area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 119th lowest 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 Doe Copse Way (BH25 5GB) in the last 12 months was 18.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% lower than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average (46.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Doe Copse Way (BH25 5GB), the main crime hotspot is near Cabot Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Cabot Way | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stem Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazelwood Avenue | Under investigation |
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