Crime Rate in Totton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton West

The total recorded crimes in Totton West, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton West crime rate of 4.29 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Totton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Kingsley Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Spruce Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Totton West?

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

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Totton West reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 503 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Totton West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Totton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 528 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Totton West witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Totton West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Totton West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Totton West has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 5th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Totton West crimes were 503. The crime rate of Totton West in 2024 was 45.96 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Totton West were around 528 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.25 (year) or 4.02 (month) ranking 8 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
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
Totton South22 17370 16342 19
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 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 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202516
December 202410
November 202423
October 202415
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 202420
May 202414
April 202414

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 202411
November 202416
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Totton West in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Kingsley Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Spruce Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
4. Montgomery Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Aikman Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Watson Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hayward Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ashby Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Haydock Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dickens Dell (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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