Total Crime Rate
37.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh , and the 260th lowest crime rate of 548 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 This (SO40 2NR) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 41.0% lower than the Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh average (62.8 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 Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode SO40 2NR, the main crime hotspot is near Old Cross Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Old Cross Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Cross Road | Under investigation |
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