Crime in Totton: statistics, rates and trends
1,824 crimes were recorded in Totton in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
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1,824 crimes were recorded in Totton in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 839 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Totton has the 791st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Totton | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,824 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.8 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 26,133 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Totton was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,595 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,824). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 1,824 | 69.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,352 | 90.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,262 | 86.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,276 | 87.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,493 | 95.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,495 | 95.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,437 | 93.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,224 | 85.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,595 | 99.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 189 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 147 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 143 |
| December 2025 | 153 |
| November 2025 | 145 |
| October 2025 | 156 |
| September 2025 | 168 |
| August 2025 | 165 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Totton 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 falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and vehicle crime (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 839 | 32.1 | 0.94 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 6.7 | 0.43 | -20% |
| Public order | 161 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 4.8 | 0.58 | -58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -40% |
| Other theft | 103 | 3.9 | 0.62 | -39% |
| Burglary | 89 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 2.4 | 0.50 | -48% |
| Other crime | 40 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -11% |
| Drugs | 32 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 1.2 | 1.26 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 0.7 | 0.79 | -6% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.5 | 0.37 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Totton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Totton recorded 839 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 46.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Totton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Totton recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Totton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Totton recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Totton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Totton recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Totton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Totton recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Totton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Totton recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Totton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Totton recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Totton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Totton recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Totton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Totton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Totton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Totton recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Totton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Totton recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Totton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Totton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Totton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Totton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Totton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Totton recorded 12 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Totton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Totton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rownhams and Nursling | 365 | 63.3 | -9% |
| Marchwood | 285 | 48.7 | -30% |
| North Baddesley | 278 | 39.6 | -43% |
| Southampton | 34,149 | 131.6 | +89% |
| Romsey | 1,072 | 55.1 | -21% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,234 | 60.5 | -13% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,059 | 34.9 | -50% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 786 | 74.7 | +7% |
3 areas within Totton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Totton Central had the highest rate (87.5 per 1,000) and Totton South the lowest (41.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totton Central | Neighbourhood | 7,866 | 688 | 87.5 |
| Totton North | Neighbourhood | 11,349 | 916 | 80.7 |
| Totton South | Neighbourhood | 8,384 | 346 | 41.3 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 168 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Ringwood Road | 53 |
| On or near Haydock Close | 45 |
| On or near South Parade | 33 |
| On or near Maynard Road | 32 |
| On or near Nutsey Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Nutshalling Close | 30 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Totton 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 | 592 | 32.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 586 | 32.1% |
| Under investigation | 176 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 174 | 9.5% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
Totton has an estimated population of 26,133. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Totton sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Totton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Totton a safe place to live?
Totton recorded 69.8 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 839 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Totton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totton was down 22% on the year before: 1,824 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,352 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Totton?
Totton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.