Total Crime Rate
45.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alexandra Road area has the 35th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 248th highest 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 Alexandra Road (SO45 6BA) in the last 12 months was 45.1 per 1,000 residents and was 15.9% 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 Shoplifting with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alexandra Road (SO45 6BA), the main crime hotspot is near The Marsh. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 19 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 | The Marsh | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pylewell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Courthouse Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ewart Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Marsh | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pylewell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Marsh | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Police Station | — |
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