Crime in Totton South: statistics, rates and trends
342 crimes were recorded in Totton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Totton South at a glance
- Crime trends in Totton South
- Types of crime in Totton South
- Totton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Totton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Totton South
- Demographics of Totton South
- Questions about crime in Totton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (159), criminal damage and arson (37) and anti-social behaviour (35) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,412th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Totton South | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 342 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.8 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,384 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Totton South of any year here (342 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 342 | 40.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 411 | 49.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 398 | 47.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 424 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 531 | 63.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 492 | 58.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 500 | 59.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 451 | 53.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 497 | 59.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 35 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 19.0 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.2 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Totton South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totton Central | 694 | 88.2 | +116% |
| Totton North | 912 | 80.4 | +97% |
| Ashurst, Bramshaw, Copythorne & Netley Marsh | 414 | 61.7 | +51% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 349 | 47.8 | +17% |
| Lyndhurst & Minstead | 287 | 67.4 | +65% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 430 | 60.7 | +49% |
| Hythe Central | 316 | 53.1 | +30% |
| Hythe South | 490 | 66.6 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Totton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kirk Gardens” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kirk Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Longstock Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Eling Hill | 21 |
| On or near Boothby Close | 18 |
| On or near Parkside | 15 |
| On or near Lexby Road | 14 |
| On or near Players Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Hunters Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Marchwood Road | 9 |
| On or near Brookside | 8 |
Of the 307 crimes in Totton South with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Totton South has an estimated population of 8,384 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Totton South average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Totton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Totton South a safe place to live?
Totton South recorded 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,412th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Totton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (37).
Is crime in Totton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totton South was down 17% on the year before: 342 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 411 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Totton South?
About 8,384 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Totton South?
Totton South 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.