Total Crime Rate
28.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Autumn Copse area has the 47th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 186th 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 Autumn Copse (BH25 5SP) in the last 12 months was 28.0 per 1,000 residents and was 46.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 3 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Autumn Copse (BH25 5SP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thornham Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Somerton Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Somerton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashtree Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Glen Spey | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glen Spey | Under investigation |
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