Total Crime Rate
27.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Glen Close area has the 46th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 183rd lowest 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 Glen Close (BH25 7QD) in the last 12 months was 27.8 per 1,000 residents and was 46.9% 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glen Close (BH25 7QD), 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.
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