Total Crime Rate
90.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bourne Lane area has the 8th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh , and the 104th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bourne Lane (SO40 7GW) in the last 12 months was 90.1 per 1,000 residents and was 30.0% higher than the Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh average (69.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 136.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bourne Lane (SO40 7GW), the main crime hotspot is near Bourne Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rossiters Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bourne Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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