Crime in Totton North: statistics, rates and trends
916 crimes were recorded in Totton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Totton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Totton North
- Types of crime in Totton North
- Totton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Totton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Totton North
- Population and deprivation in Totton North
- Questions about crime in Totton North
- About this data
916 crimes were recorded in Totton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 428 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Totton North has the 1,825th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Totton North | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 916 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.7 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,349 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Totton North was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,210 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (916). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 916 | 80.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,110 | 97.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,042 | 91.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,109 | 97.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,142 | 100.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,210 | 106.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,085 | 95.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,042 | 91.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,131 | 99.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Totton North 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 428 | 37.7 | 1.10 | -1% |
| Public order | 83 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 5.9 | 0.71 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.1 | 0.75 | -46% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -30% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.7 | 0.75 | -32% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.7 | 1.72 | +217% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.75 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Totton North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Totton North recorded 428 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 46.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Totton North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Totton North recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Totton North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Totton North recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Totton North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Totton North recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Totton North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Totton North recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Totton North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Totton North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Totton North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Totton North recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Totton North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Totton North recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Totton North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Totton North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Totton North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Totton North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 217% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Totton North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Totton North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Totton North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Totton North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Totton North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Totton North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Totton North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Totton North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Totton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Totton North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totton Central | 688 | 87.5 | +8% |
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -49% |
| Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh | 419 | 62.5 | -23% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -42% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 284 | 66.7 | -17% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 433 | 61.1 | -24% |
| Hythe Central | 313 | 52.6 | -35% |
| Hythe South | 488 | 66.3 | -18% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Ringwood Road | 53 |
| On or near Haydock Close | 45 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Nutsey Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Nutshalling Close | 30 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 29 |
| On or near Hayward Close | 21 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 20 |
| On or near Farm Close | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Totton North 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 31.7% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Totton North has an estimated population of 11,349. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Totton North sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Totton North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Totton North a safe place to live?
Totton North recorded 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 428 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (83).
Is crime in Totton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totton North was down 17% on the year before: 916 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,110 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Totton North?
Totton North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.