Crime Rate in Marchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marchwood

The total recorded crimes in Marchwood, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marchwood crime rate of 4.73 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Marchwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quayside Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Drake Close with total crimes: 4
  • Moon Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Marchwood has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marchwood)CrimesRank (Marchwood)CrimesRank (Marchwood)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East134 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East69 21,106 2800 2
Milton54 7717 4764 3
Ringwood South56 6838 3576 7
Totton North62 3582 5593 5
Lymington Town57 5519 7628 4
Pennington59 4376 15391 16
Holbury and North Blackfield47 11507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East51 9525 6482 10
Totton West53 8503 9528 8
Hythe West and Langdown18 24336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh29 17492 10414 13
Fordingbridge48 10475 12478 11
Fernhill36 13481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu29 16454 13428 12
Totton South36 12370 16342 19
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead28 18434 14409 14
Lyndhurst36 14322 19362 17
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley32 15317 20333 20
Bransgore and Burley22 22307 21349 18
Ringwood North27 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway14 29266 23272 21
Totton Central26 21232 27239 24
Becton13 30241 24248 22
Buckland19 23178 29165 30
Forest North West13 31234 25223 26
Ringwood East and Sopley18 25128 34142 32
Furzedown and Hardley16 27232 26219 27
Hordle17 26158 30136 33
Milford16 28179 28204 28
Barton12 32146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31
Bashley10 33136 32103 34

Marchwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 202511
April 20258
March 202511
February 202514
January 202510
December 202411
November 202416
October 20243
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Marchwood in July 2025

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

1. Quayside Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Drake Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Moon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. St Johns Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Africa Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Osprey Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Elder Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Moss Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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