Total Crime Rate
54.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cottagers Lane area has the 29th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 200th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cottagers Lane (SO41 0FE) in the last 12 months was 54.8 per 1,000 residents and was 4.8% higher 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cottagers Lane (SO41 0FE), the main crime hotspot is near Nursery Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nursery Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nursery Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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