Crime in Marchwood: statistics, rates and trends
297 crimes were recorded in Marchwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Marchwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Marchwood
- Types of crime in Marchwood
- Marchwood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Marchwood
- Streets with the most crime in Marchwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marchwood
- Demographics of Marchwood
- Questions about crime in Marchwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), anti-social behaviour (35) and other theft (32) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,132nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Marchwood | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 297 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,855 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marchwood peaked in the year to August 2020 (406 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (273). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 297 | 50.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 288 | 49.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 280 | 47.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 273 | 46.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 372 | 63.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 281 | 48.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 406 | 69.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 293 | 50.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 299 | 51.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and criminal damage and arson (44% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 24.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Marchwood.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marchwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,236 | 60.6 | +20% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +164% |
| Totton | 1,810 | 69.3 | +37% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 358 | 62.1 | +22% |
| Netley | 638 | 82.8 | +63% |
| Holbury | 482 | 62.4 | +23% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | +49% |
| Bursledon | 493 | 67.4 | +33% |
Marchwood & Eling is the one area listed within Marchwood, with 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood & Eling | Neighbourhood | 7,308 | 349 | 47.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Marchwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lakeland Gardens” and “Shell Court” (20 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lakeland Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Shell Court | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Portside Close | 15 |
| On or near Drake Close | 12 |
| On or near Frome Close | 12 |
| On or near St Johns Court | 12 |
| On or near Malcroft Mews | 11 |
| On or near Skipper Close | 11 |
| On or near Moon Close | 10 |
Of the 262 crimes in Marchwood with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Marchwood has an estimated population of 5,855 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marchwood average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Marchwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marchwood a safe place to live?
Marchwood recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,132nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Marchwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Marchwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marchwood was up 3% on the year before: 297 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 288 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marchwood?
About 5,855 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marchwood?
Marchwood 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.