Marchwood Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Marchwood’s crime rate in June 2023 was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 45.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights Marchwood’s unique position as a low-crime rural-adjacent community within the New Forest. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59.3% of all reported crimes—16 incidents in total. This category alone was 8% below the UK average for the same category, suggesting local factors may partly explain the lower-than-expected violent crime levels despite the increase from the previous month. Property crimes, including burglary and theft, formed a smaller share (25.6%) of total crimes, consistent with the area’s character as a relatively quiet residential zone with limited commercial activity. Seasonal patterns also appeared to influence crime trends: as June marks the start of summer and the traditional tourism season in the New Forest, the data suggests that increased foot traffic and outdoor activity may have contributed to the rise in violent incidents. However, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting Marchwood’s small population, low population density, and the area’s proximity to protected natural landscapes, which may deter certain types of criminal activity. The breakdown also shows that public order offences were 25% below the UK average, linked to the area’s quieter character and the absence of large-scale nightlife or entertainment hubs.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in Marchwood’s crime profile, with violence and sexual offences rising by 33.3% compared to May, from 12 to 16 incidents. This increase was accompanied by a doubling of criminal damage and arson cases (from 2 to 4) and the emergence of possession of weapons as a new category, with one reported incident—a 100% month-on-month increase. These trends contrast with a 50% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 2 to 1 incident. The area’s violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) was 8% below the UK average for the same category, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or the area’s rural character may act as protective elements. Conversely, criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) were 9% above the UK average, reflecting the seasonal impact of increased outdoor activity and the presence of natural landscapes that may be vulnerable to vandalism. The sharp rise in possession of weapons, though based on a single incident, warrants attention, particularly as this category was 150% above the UK average. Residents may find the 50% drop in anti-social behaviour noteworthy, as it indicates a potential reduction in nuisance incidents during the summer months.

Marchwood’s crime rate in June 2023 rose by 12.4% compared to the previous month, increasing from 4.1 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Despite this increase, the area remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average, with residents experiencing a crime rate nearly half that of the national figure. On a daily basis, Marchwood recorded roughly one crime per day in June, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s small population of 5,851 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 217 residents—a rate that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the month-on-month rise. When compared to the UK average, Marchwood’s low crime rate is particularly striking: for every 1,000 residents, the area experiences just 4.6 crimes, compared to 8.5 nationally. This disparity is amplified when considering the area’s population size, which means that the impact of each crime is felt by the local community. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-217 residents also highlights the rarity of crime in Marchwood, even as the area experiences fluctuations in specific categories such as violence and criminal damage. These statistics suggest that while Marchwood’s crime rate is not immune to seasonal or local influences, its overall profile remains markedly safer than the national average.