Crime Rate in Totton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton Central

The total recorded crimes in Totton Central, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton Central crime rate of 1.22 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 Totton Central, encompassing approximately 14,751 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Totton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windermere Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Sunny Way with total crimes: 2
  • Haselbury Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Totton Central?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Totton Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 232 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Totton Central recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Totton Central had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 239 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Totton Central recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Totton Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Totton Central has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 21th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Totton Central crimes were 232. The crime rate of Totton Central in 2024 was 15.73 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Totton Central were around 239 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.20 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East127 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East63 31,106 2800 2
Milton72 2717 4764 3
Ringwood South42 7838 3576 7
Lymington Town24 16519 7628 4
Dibden and Hythe East60 4525 6482 10
Totton North47 6582 5593 5
Totton West47 5503 9528 8
Holbury and North Blackfield28 12507 8579 6
Fernhill39 8481 11393 15
Hythe West and Langdown29 11336 18514 9
Fordingbridge35 9475 12478 11
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh30 10492 10414 13
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu24 14454 13428 12
Bransgore and Burley27 13307 21349 18
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead16 23434 14409 14
Pennington24 15376 15391 16
Totton South22 17370 16342 19
Lyndhurst12 28322 19362 17
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Buckland20 19178 29165 30
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley14 25317 20333 20
Becton20 20241 24248 22
Boldre and Sway16 22266 23272 21
Ringwood North15 24277 22237 25
Forest North West8 31234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley11 29232 26219 27
Milford12 26179 28204 28
Hordle12 27158 30136 33
Barton8 30146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest8 33129 33152 31
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Totton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 202411
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Totton Central in March 2025

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

1. Windermere Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sunny Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Haselbury Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Longstock Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mussett Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oakmount Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Oaklands Mead (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Westfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Wickham Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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