Crime in Totton Central: statistics, rates and trends
688 crimes were recorded in Totton Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Totton Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Totton Central
- Types of crime in Totton Central
- Totton Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Totton Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Totton Central
- Population and deprivation in Totton Central
- Questions about crime in Totton Central
- About this data
688 crimes were recorded in Totton Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 287 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Totton Central has the 1,580th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Totton Central | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 688 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.5 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,866 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Totton Central was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,090 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (688). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 688 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 972 | 123.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 989 | 125.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 883 | 112.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 987 | 125.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 951 | 120.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,018 | 129.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 845 | 107.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,090 | 138.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Totton Central 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order, bicycle theft.
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-69%) and possession of weapons (-65%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 36.5 | 1.07 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 10.6 | 0.69 | -14% |
| Public order | 66 | 8.4 | 1.26 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 6.1 | 0.74 | -69% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.6 | 0.87 | -46% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -55% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 1.02 | +21% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.3 | 1.54 | +0% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.75 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.92 | -65% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 0.45 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Totton Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Totton Central recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Totton Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Totton Central recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Totton Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Totton Central recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Totton Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Totton Central recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Totton Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Totton Central recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Totton Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Totton Central recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Totton Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Totton Central recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Totton Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Totton Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Totton Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Totton Central recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Totton Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Totton Central recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Totton Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Totton Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Totton Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Totton Central recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Totton Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Totton Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Totton Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Totton Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Totton Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Totton Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totton Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -53% |
| Totton North | 916 | 80.7 | -8% |
| Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh | 419 | 62.5 | -29% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -47% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 284 | 66.7 | -24% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 433 | 61.1 | -30% |
| Hythe Central | 313 | 52.6 | -40% |
| Hythe South | 488 | 66.3 | -24% |
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 Totton Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 157 |
| On or near South Parade | 33 |
| On or near Maynard Road | 32 |
| On or near Junction Road | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near B3076 | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Station Road North | 19 |
| On or near Rumbridge Street | 18 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Totton Central 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 231 | 33.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
Totton Central has an estimated population of 7,866. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Totton Central sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Totton Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Totton Central a safe place to live?
Totton Central recorded 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Totton Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Totton Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totton Central was down 29% on the year before: 688 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 972 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Totton Central?
Totton Central is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Totton Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.