Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dudley Avenue area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 139th lowest crime rate of 549 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 Dudley Avenue (SO41 0HY) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dudley Avenue (SO41 0HY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Woodlands, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heathlands (3 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Stopples Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Charlton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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