Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Road area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 249th 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 Sycamore Road (SO45 5EJ) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 32.5% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average (53.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Road (SO45 5EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Tamar Grove. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dibden & Dibden Purlieu| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tamar Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairway Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tamar Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tamar Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tormead | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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