Crime Rate in Totton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton South

The total recorded crimes in Totton South, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton South crime rate of 2.50 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Totton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lexby Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Durley Crescent with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Totton South has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East127 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East63 31,106 2800 2
Milton72 2717 4764 3
Ringwood South42 7838 3576 7
Lymington Town24 16519 7628 4
Dibden and Hythe East60 4525 6482 10
Totton North47 6582 5593 5
Totton West47 5503 9528 8
Holbury and North Blackfield28 12507 8579 6
Fernhill39 8481 11393 15
Hythe West and Langdown29 11336 18514 9
Fordingbridge35 9475 12478 11
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh30 10492 10414 13
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu24 14454 13428 12
Bransgore and Burley27 13307 21349 18
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead16 23434 14409 14
Pennington24 15376 15391 16
Lyndhurst12 28322 19362 17
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Buckland20 19178 29165 30
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley14 25317 20333 20
Becton20 20241 24248 22
Boldre and Sway16 22266 23272 21
Totton Central18 21232 27239 24
Ringwood North15 24277 22237 25
Forest North West8 31234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley11 29232 26219 27
Milford12 26179 28204 28
Hordle12 27158 30136 33
Barton8 30146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest8 33129 33152 31
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Totton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202515
December 20247
November 202415
October 202410
September 202413
August 202419
July 202417
June 202426
May 202414
April 202412

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Totton South in March 2025

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

1. Lexby Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Durley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Kirk Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Powell Crescent (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Boothby Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Reynolds Dale (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Cocklydown Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Peartree Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. A35 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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