Total Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Caledonia Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 55th 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 Caledonia Drive (SO45 5UA) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 77.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Caledonia Drive (SO45 5UA), 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 | Vehicle crime | Canterbury Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Morris Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Orchard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cambria Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashburton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kensington Fields | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
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