Crime Rate in Totton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton Central

The total recorded crimes in Totton Central, New Forest, UK in February 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton Central crime rate of 0.68 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Totton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longstock Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Oaklands Mead with total crimes: 1
  • Wickham Court 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Totton Central)CrimesRank (Totton Central)CrimesRank (Totton Central)
Brockenhurst and Forest South EastNA NA1,332 11,523 1
Totton EastNA NA1,106 2800 2
MiltonNA NA717 4764 3
Ringwood SouthNA NA838 3576 7
Lymington TownNA NA519 7628 4
Totton NorthNA NA582 5593 5
Holbury and North BlackfieldNA NA507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe EastNA NA525 6482 10
Totton WestNA NA503 9528 8
Hythe West and LangdownNA NA336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley MarshNA NA492 10414 13
FordingbridgeNA NA475 12478 11
FernhillNA NA481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden PurlieuNA NA454 13428 12
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and MinsteadNA NA434 14409 14
PenningtonNA NA376 15391 16
Totton SouthNA NA370 16342 19
LyndhurstNA NA322 19362 17
MarchwoodNA NA355 17240 23
Bransgore and BurleyNA NA307 21349 18
Fawley, Blackfield and LangleyNA NA317 20333 20
Boldre and SwayNA NA266 23272 21
BectonNA NA241 24248 22
Ringwood NorthNA NA277 22237 25
Forest North WestNA NA234 25223 26
Furzedown and HardleyNA NA232 26219 27
MilfordNA NA179 28204 28
BartonNA NA146 31195 29
BucklandNA NA178 29165 30
HordleNA NA158 30136 33
Downlands and ForestNA NA129 33152 31
Ringwood East and SopleyNA NA128 34142 32
BashleyNA NA136 32103 34

Totton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 202510
November 20257
October 202513
September 20256
August 202518
July 202514
June 20258
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
September 20251
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20255

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Totton Central in February 2026

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

1. Longstock Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Oaklands Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wickham Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Bagber Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Popes Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Hudson Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Priestley Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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