Crime Rates at North Close, Lymington, SO41 9PB

North Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge , and the 255th highest 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 North Close (SO41 9PB) in the last 12 months was 44.4 per 1,000 residents and was 46.6% lower than the Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge average (83.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around North Close (SO41 9PB), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.