Total Crime Rate
28.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Milford Road area has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Lymington , and the 194th lowest crime rate of 549 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 Milford Road (SO41 8DL) in the last 12 months was 28.8 per 1,000 residents and was 59.9% lower than the Lymington average (71.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Milford Road (SO41 8DL), the main crime hotspot is near Milford Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lymington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holm Oaks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Way | Offender given a caution |
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