Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hedgerley area has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 170th 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 Hedgerley (BH25 7TD) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 49.5% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Hedgerley (BH25 7TD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Royston Place, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Haysoms Close (2 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 | Chestnut Avenue | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
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