Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marryat Road area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 131st lowest 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 Marryat Road (BH25 5RQ) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 58.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marryat Road (BH25 5RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Nelson Close. Police recorded 65 crimes here, including 37 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Pleasance Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Nelson Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nelson Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nelson Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Marley Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pleasance Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chaffinch Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wagtail Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Nelson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cabot Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pleasance Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cabot Way | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cabot Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nelson Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nelson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Howe Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kennard Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Beechwood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pleasance Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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