Total Crime Rate
136.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Caslake Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 51st highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Caslake Close (BH25 6QD) in the last 12 months was 136.8 per 1,000 residents and was 161.6% higher than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average (52.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 51.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Caslake Close (BH25 6QD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Old Milton, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Barton Court Avenue (9 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 | Burglary | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barton Court Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barton Court Avenue | Under investigation |
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