Total Crime Rate
13.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pentland Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 71st 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 Pentland Close (SO45 5SP) in the last 12 months was 13.6 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% 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 Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pentland Close (SO45 5SP), the main crime hotspot is near Challenger Place. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Milne Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Orchard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Roman Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kensington Fields | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
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