Total Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hart Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 57th lowest crime rate of 549 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 Hart Close (BH25 5GL) in the last 12 months was 12.0 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% lower than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average (52.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -88.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -88.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hart Close (BH25 5GL), the main crime hotspot is near Marley Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Beechwood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Marley Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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