Total Crime Rate
8.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Alder Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 36th lowest crime rate of 548 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 Alder Close (SO40 4YS) in the last 12 months was 8.6 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average (58.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 29.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alder Close (SO40 4YS), the main crime hotspot is near Shell Court. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Kingfisher Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Rowans | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Shell Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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