Crime Rate in Totton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton Central

The total recorded crimes in Totton Central, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton Central crime rate of 1.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Totton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southern Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Longstock Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Bagber Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the New Forest.

    • 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 areas in the New Forest.

  • 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 July 2025 the Totton Central has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Totton Central)CrimesRank (Totton Central)CrimesRank (Totton Central)
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
Marchwood27 19355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley22 22307 21349 18
Ringwood North27 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway14 29266 23272 21
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

Totton Central 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
January 20253
December 202411
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249

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
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 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
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241

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 3 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

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

High Crime Locations Totton Central in July 2025

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

1. Southern Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Longstock Crescent (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Bagber Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Wickham Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Burnbank Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Whitcombe Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Windermere Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oaklands Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lydlynch Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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