Crime in Totton South: statistics, rates and trends

346 crimes were recorded in Totton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 178 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Totton South has the 3,398th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Totton South was highest in the year to July 2020 (517 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (346). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 Totton South 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. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-57%) and burglary (-56%).

Violence and sexual offences in Totton South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Totton South recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 51.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Totton South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Totton South recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Totton South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Totton South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Totton South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Totton South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Totton South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Totton South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Totton South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Totton South recorded 14 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 down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Totton South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Totton South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Totton South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Totton South recorded 11 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Totton South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Totton South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Totton South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Totton South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Totton South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Totton South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Totton South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Totton South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Totton South 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.

Totton South has an estimated population of 8,384. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Totton South sits in decile 7.4, less 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 Totton South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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