Total Crime Rate
12.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ober Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge , and the 63rd 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 Ober Road (SO42 7ST) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 84.9% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ober Road (SO42 7ST), the main crime hotspot is near Burley Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilverley Road | Under investigation |
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