Crime Rate in Totton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton West

The total recorded crimes in Totton West, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton West crime rate of 3.66 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Totton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Ashby Road with total crimes: 5
  • Montgomery Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Totton West?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Totton West reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 503 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Totton West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Totton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 528 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Totton West witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Totton West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Totton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Totton West has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.66 ranking 8th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Totton West crimes were 503. The crime rate of Totton West in 2024 was 45.96 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Totton West were around 528 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.25 (year) or 4.02 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Totton West)CrimesRank (Totton West)CrimesRank (Totton West)
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
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
Marchwood18 25355 17240 23
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

Totton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 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 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 202411
November 202416
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202515
February 202512
January 202516
December 202410
November 202423
October 202415
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
May 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
December 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Totton West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Other theft5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ashby Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Montgomery Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Dales Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Calmore Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hayward Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chaffinch Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Malwood Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alfred Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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