Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barton Lane area has the 34th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 247th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barton Lane (BH25 7PP) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 13.1% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barton Lane (BH25 7PP), the main crime hotspot is near Byron Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Dunford Close | Under investigation |
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