Crime Rate in Marchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marchwood

The total recorded crimes in Marchwood, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marchwood crime rate of 3.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marchwood, encompassing approximately 5,702 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Marchwood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Skipper Close with total crimes: 2
  • Burma Way with total crimes: 1
  • Plantation Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marchwood?

To understand the safety of Marchwood, we need to analyze Marchwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Marchwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 355 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Marchwood witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Marchwood had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 240 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marchwood recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Marchwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Marchwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marchwood has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 3.16 ranking 25th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Marchwood crimes were 355. The crime rate of Marchwood in 2024 was 62.26 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marchwood were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.09 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marchwood)CrimesRank (Marchwood)CrimesRank (Marchwood)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East74 21,332 11,523 1
Totton East80 11,106 2800 2
Milton72 3717 4764 3
Ringwood South62 4838 3576 7
Lymington Town33 12519 7628 4
Totton North59 5582 5593 5
Holbury and North Blackfield50 6507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East38 9525 6482 10
Fordingbridge45 7475 12478 11
Totton West40 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown22 19336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh21 20492 10414 13
Fernhill37 10481 11393 15
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead34 11434 14409 14
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu31 13454 13428 12
Pennington30 14376 15391 16
Lyndhurst29 15322 19362 17
Totton South28 16370 16342 19
Boldre and Sway25 17266 23272 21
Bransgore and Burley19 23307 21349 18
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley23 18317 20333 20
Furzedown and Hardley21 21232 26219 27
Becton21 22241 24248 22
Ringwood North19 24277 22237 25
Totton Central11 30232 27239 24
Forest North West17 27234 25223 26
Bashley17 26136 32103 34
Milford9 33179 28204 28
Ringwood East and Sopley16 28128 34142 32
Barton10 31146 31195 29
Buckland13 29178 29165 30
Hordle10 32158 30136 33
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31

Marchwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202514
January 202510
December 202411
November 202416
October 20243
September 202411
August 20248
July 202415
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
October 20244
September 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202418

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Marchwood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marchwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Skipper Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Burma Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Plantation Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Mulberry Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Malcroft Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wood Glade Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Frome Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gage Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Reed Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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