Crime in Marshwood Vale: statistics, rates and trends

74 crimes were recorded in Marshwood Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 20.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 36 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marshwood Vale has the 3,901st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Marshwood Vale was highest in the year to July 2019 (144 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (74). Over the whole period it fell 33%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marshwood Vale over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in Marshwood Vale

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marshwood Vale recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Marshwood Vale

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marshwood Vale recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Marshwood Vale

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marshwood Vale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Marshwood Vale

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marshwood Vale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Marshwood Vale

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marshwood Vale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Marshwood Vale

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marshwood Vale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Marshwood Vale

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marshwood Vale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Marshwood Vale

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marshwood Vale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Marshwood Vale

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marshwood Vale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marshwood Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marshwood Vale.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Marshwood Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marshwood Vale over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Marshwood Vale has an estimated population of 3,565. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marshwood Vale sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Marshwood Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.