Crime in Marchwood & Eling: statistics, rates and trends
349 crimes were recorded in Marchwood & Eling in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Marchwood & Eling at a glance
- Crime trends in Marchwood & Eling
- Types of crime in Marchwood & Eling
- Marchwood & Eling compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marchwood & Eling
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marchwood & Eling
- Demographics of Marchwood & Eling
- Questions about crime in Marchwood & Eling
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (163), anti-social behaviour (39) and other theft (34) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,110th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Marchwood & Eling | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 349 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.8 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,308 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marchwood & Eling peaked in the year to August 2020 (478 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (334). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 349 | 47.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 356 | 48.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 355 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 334 | 45.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 449 | 61.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 341 | 46.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 478 | 65.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 363 | 49.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 371 | 50.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and public order (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 34, while anti-social behaviour fell from 48 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 22.3 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marchwood & Eling; the highest is Totton Central (88.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Totton South (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marchwood & Eling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totton South | 342 | 40.8 | -15% |
| Totton Central | 694 | 88.2 | +85% |
| Totton North | 912 | 80.4 | +68% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 430 | 60.7 | +27% |
| Hythe Central | 316 | 53.1 | +11% |
| Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh | 414 | 61.7 | +29% |
| Hythe South | 490 | 66.6 | +39% |
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 369 | 57.7 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Marchwood & Eling over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lakeland Gardens” and “Shell Court” (20 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lakeland Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Shell Court | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Portside Close | 15 |
| On or near A35 | 12 |
| On or near Drake Close | 12 |
| On or near Frome Close | 12 |
| On or near St Johns Court | 12 |
| On or near Malcroft Mews | 11 |
| On or near Skipper Close | 11 |
Of the 310 crimes in Marchwood & Eling with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Marchwood & Eling has an estimated population of 7,308 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marchwood & Eling average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Marchwood & Eling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marchwood & Eling a safe place to live?
Marchwood & Eling recorded 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,110th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Marchwood & Eling?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Marchwood & Eling going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marchwood & Eling was down 2% on the year before: 349 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 356 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marchwood & Eling?
About 7,308 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marchwood & Eling?
Marchwood & Eling is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.