Total Crime Rate
59.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
29.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hazelwood Avenue area has the 27th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 167th highest crime rate of 548 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 Hazelwood Avenue (BH25 5LX) in the last 12 months was 59.4 per 1,000 residents and was 27.9% higher 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hazelwood Avenue (BH25 5LX), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Deer Park Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chatsworth Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazelwood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilton Gardens | Under investigation |
| 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 |
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