Total Crime Rate
243.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mousehole Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu , and the 17th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mousehole Lane (SO45 6BT) in the last 12 months was 243.8 per 1,000 residents and was 354.3% higher 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 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 39 (≈ 121.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mousehole Lane (SO45 6BT), the main crime hotspot is near Coat Gardens. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 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 | Deerleap Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Courthouse Close | — |
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