Total Crime Rate
50.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lewis Close area has the 31st highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 225th highest 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 Lewis Close (SO45 5WT) in the last 12 months was 50.2 per 1,000 residents and was 6.5% 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 7 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -22.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 35.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lewis Close (SO45 5WT), 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 |
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