Crime Rate in Totton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton Central

The total recorded crimes in Totton Central, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton Central crime rate of 0.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Totton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fletchwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Burnbank Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Mayfield Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Totton Central has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 0.75 ranking 30th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Totton Central)CrimesRank (Totton Central)CrimesRank (Totton Central)
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
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
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 Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 202411
November 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Fletchwood Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Burnbank Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Oakfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Sunny Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Popes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brunswick Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bramtoco Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hudson Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Austen Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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