Crime in Totton: statistics, rates and trends
1,810 crimes were recorded in Totton in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (746), anti-social behaviour (205) and public order (176) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 788th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Totton | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,810 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.3 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 26,133 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Totton of any year here (1,810 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 | 1,810 | 69.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,293 | 87.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,296 | 87.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,258 | 86.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,484 | 95.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,476 | 94.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,388 | 91.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,308 | 88.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,615 | 100.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (60% below) and vehicle crime (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 262 to 138 and vehicle crime fell from 115 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 746 | 28.5 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 176 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 138 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 112 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 92 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Other crime | 42 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -2% |
| Drugs | 34 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 0.8 | 1.0 | -42% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Totton; the highest is Southampton (133.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Chandler's Ford (35.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Totton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rownhams and Nursling | 358 | 62.1 | -10% |
| Marchwood | 297 | 50.7 | -27% |
| North Baddesley | 285 | 40.6 | -41% |
| Southampton | 34,688 | 133.7 | +93% |
| Romsey | 1,081 | 55.6 | -20% |
| Hythe and Dibden Purlieu | 1,236 | 60.6 | -12% |
| Chandler's Ford | 1,067 | 35.2 | -49% |
| West End (Eastleigh) | 797 | 75.7 | +9% |
Of the 3 areas within Totton, Totton Central had the highest crime rate (88.2 per 1,000) and Totton South the lowest (40.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totton Central | Neighbourhood | 7,866 | 694 | 88.2 |
| Totton North | Neighbourhood | 11,349 | 912 | 80.4 |
| Totton South | Neighbourhood | 8,384 | 342 | 40.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Totton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (163).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 163 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 52 |
| On or near Ringwood Road | 48 |
| On or near Haydock Close | 44 |
| On or near South Parade | 37 |
| On or near Nutsey Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Maynard Road | 30 |
| On or near Richmond Close | 29 |
| On or near Nutshalling Close | 28 |
Of the 1,605 crimes in Totton with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 205 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 595 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 582 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 76 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Totton has an estimated population of 26,133 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Totton average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Totton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Totton a safe place to live?
Totton recorded 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 788th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Totton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 746 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (205).
Is crime in Totton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Totton was down 21% on the year before: 1,810 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,293 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Totton?
About 26,133 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Totton?
Totton 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.