Crime in Marchwood: statistics, rates and trends
285 crimes were recorded in Marchwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Marchwood
- Questions about crime in Marchwood
- About this data
285 crimes were recorded in Marchwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 154 reports (54% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Marchwood has the 1,181st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marchwood | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 285 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,855 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marchwood was highest in the year to July 2020 (373 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (282). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 285 | 48.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 284 | 48.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 282 | 48.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 291 | 49.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 356 | 60.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 310 | 52.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 373 | 63.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 291 | 49.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 309 | 52.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marchwood 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-42%) and public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 26.3 | 0.77 | +16% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.0 | 0.77 | +61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.9 | 0.26 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -21% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +80% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.0 | 0.42 | -8% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +50% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -83% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Marchwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marchwood recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 54.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marchwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marchwood recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marchwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marchwood recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marchwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marchwood recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marchwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marchwood recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marchwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marchwood recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marchwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marchwood recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marchwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marchwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marchwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marchwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marchwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marchwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marchwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marchwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Marchwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marchwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Marchwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marchwood.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marchwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,234 | 60.5 | +24% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +170% |
| Totton | 1,824 | 69.8 | +43% |
| Rownhams and Nursling | 365 | 63.3 | +30% |
| Netley | 626 | 81.3 | +67% |
| Holbury | 471 | 61.0 | +25% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | +53% |
| Bursledon | 502 | 68.6 | +41% |
1 areas within Marchwood, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Marchwood & Eling had the highest rate (46.5 per 1,000) and Marchwood & Eling the lowest (46.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood & Eling | Neighbourhood | 7,308 | 340 | 46.5 |
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 Marchwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shell Court | 21 |
| On or near Lakeland Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Portside Close | 13 |
| On or near Frome Close | 12 |
| On or near Malcroft Mews | 12 |
| On or near St Johns Court | 12 |
| On or near Skipper Close | 11 |
| On or near Moon Close | 9 |
| On or near Cork Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marchwood 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 | 108 | 37.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 27.7% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Marchwood has an estimated population of 5,855. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marchwood sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marchwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Marchwood a safe place to live?
Marchwood recorded 48.7 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 Marchwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (29).
Is crime in Marchwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marchwood was almost unchanged on the year before: 285 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 284 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marchwood?
Marchwood 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 Marchwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.