Total Crime Rate
39.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vicarage Gardens area has the 40th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 264th 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 Vicarage Gardens (SO41 0XJ) in the last 12 months was 39.2 per 1,000 residents and was 25.1% 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 8 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -27.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vicarage Gardens (SO41 0XJ), 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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