Total Crime Rate
40.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chatsworth Way area has the 38th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 273rd 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 Chatsworth Way (BH25 5UL) in the last 12 months was 40.3 per 1,000 residents and was 23.0% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , 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 ( -61.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -61.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 218.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chatsworth Way (BH25 5UL), the main crime hotspot is near Wick Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Thoresby Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Blair Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stratfield Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Beechwood Avenue | Under investigation |
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