Crime in Totton Central: statistics, rates and trends
694 crimes were recorded in Totton Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Totton Central
- Questions about crime in Totton Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (255), anti-social behaviour (100) and public order (74) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,554th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Totton Central | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 694 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.2 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,866 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Totton Central of any year here (694 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 694 | 88.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 931 | 118.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,028 | 130.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 867 | 110.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 985 | 125.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 943 | 119.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 971 | 123.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 901 | 114.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,092 | 138.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Totton Central recorded notably more public order (41% above the national rate) and burglary (25% above the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 30 to 35, while shoplifting fell from 137 to 54 and other theft fell from 69 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 255 | 32.4 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 12.7 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 74 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 6.9 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 47 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Totton Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totton Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totton South | 342 | 40.8 | -54% |
| Totton North | 912 | 80.4 | -9% |
| Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh | 414 | 61.7 | -30% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 349 | 47.8 | -46% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 287 | 67.4 | -24% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 430 | 60.7 | -31% |
| Hythe Central | 316 | 53.1 | -40% |
| Hythe South | 490 | 66.6 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Totton Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 156 |
| On or near South Parade | 37 |
| On or near Maynard Road | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Junction Road | 25 |
| On or near Station Road North | 23 |
| On or near B3076 | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 19 |
| On or near Rumbridge Street | 17 |
Of the 594 crimes in Totton Central with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 100 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 231 | 38.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Totton Central has an estimated population of 7,866 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Totton Central average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Totton Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Totton Central a safe place to live?
Totton Central recorded 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,554th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Totton Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 255 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Totton Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totton Central was down 25% on the year before: 694 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 931 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Totton Central?
About 7,866 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Totton Central?
Totton Central 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.