Total Crime Rate
46.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
32.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Cavalier Close area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 229th highest 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 Cavalier Close (SO45 5TU) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 20.9% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cavalier Close (SO45 5TU), the main crime hotspot is near The Orchard. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Eyeworth Walk | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Challenger Place | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Morris Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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