Crime Rate in Totton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Totton West

The total recorded crimes in Totton West, New Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Totton West crime rate of 4.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (212.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Totton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Montgomery Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Rufus Gardens 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 areas in the New Forest.

    • 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 areas in the New Forest.

  • 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 July 2025 the Totton West has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.84 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Totton West)CrimesRank (Totton West)CrimesRank (Totton West)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East134 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East69 21,106 2800 2
Milton54 7717 4764 3
Ringwood South56 6838 3576 7
Totton North62 3582 5593 5
Lymington Town57 5519 7628 4
Pennington59 4376 15391 16
Holbury and North Blackfield47 11507 8579 6
Dibden and Hythe East51 9525 6482 10
Hythe West and Langdown18 24336 18514 9
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh29 17492 10414 13
Fordingbridge48 10475 12478 11
Fernhill36 13481 11393 15
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu29 16454 13428 12
Totton South36 12370 16342 19
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead28 18434 14409 14
Lyndhurst36 14322 19362 17
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley32 15317 20333 20
Marchwood27 19355 17240 23
Bransgore and Burley22 22307 21349 18
Ringwood North27 20277 22237 25
Boldre and Sway14 29266 23272 21
Totton Central26 21232 27239 24
Becton13 30241 24248 22
Buckland19 23178 29165 30
Forest North West13 31234 25223 26
Ringwood East and Sopley18 25128 34142 32
Furzedown and Hardley16 27232 26219 27
Hordle17 26158 30136 33
Milford16 28179 28204 28
Barton12 32146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest4 34129 33152 31
Bashley10 33136 32103 34

Totton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20258
May 202523
April 202518
March 202515
February 202512
January 202516
December 202410
November 202423
October 202415
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 202411
November 202416
October 20249
September 20246
August 202411

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
July 20254
June 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20256
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20254
December 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Totton West in July 2025

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

1. Montgomery Avenue (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rufus Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Watson Walk (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
5. Calmore Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Andrew Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Buckthorn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Aspen Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Stonechat Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Boniface Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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