Crime Rate in Totton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton South

The total recorded crimes in Totton South, New Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton South crime rate of 3.18 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 South, encompassing approximately 8,808 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Totton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Powell Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Lexby Road with total crimes: 4
  • Boothby Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Totton South?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Totton South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the New Forest average, with 370 crimes compared to 408.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Totton South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

    • In 2023, Totton South had fewer crimes than the New Forest average, with 342 crimes compared to 402. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Totton South recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 33 other areas in the New Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Totton South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Totton South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Totton South has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 16th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Totton South crimes were 370. The crime rate of Totton South in 2024 was 42.00 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Totton South were around 342 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.82 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 202515
December 20247
November 202415
October 202410
September 202413
August 202419
July 202417
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Totton South in May 2025

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

1. Powell Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lexby Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Boothby Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A35 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Frampton Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Marchwood Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Kirk Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brookside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Peartree Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Players Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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