Crime Rates at Shoblands Way, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 3HL

Shoblands Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 548 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 Shoblands Way (SO45 3HL) in the last 12 months was 8.3 per 1,000 residents and was 85.8% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average (58.3 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shoblands Way (SO45 3HL), the main crime hotspot is near Wildground Lane. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.