Marchwood Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Marchwood’s crime profile in November 2024 reveals a stark outlier: violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64% of all reported crimes, occurred at a rate 5% above the UK average. This category, which includes 16 incidents, was the most prevalent, contrasting sharply with the overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 — 43.4% below the UK average of 7.6. The area’s built-up character within the New Forest likely shapes these patterns, with limited urban density potentially amplifying the visibility of violent incidents. Seasonal factors, including the timing of Bonfire Night and the extended darkness of November evenings, may have contributed to the surge in violence. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 37% below the UK average, suggesting a generally orderly environment despite the spike in violent crime. Other crime, which includes non-violent but disruptive activities, rose 50% from October, though its rate (0.5 per 1,000) remains significantly lower than the UK average. This mix of trends highlights Marchwood’s unique position as a low-crime built-up area with pockets of heightened risk, particularly in violent crime categories. The low property crime rate — just one incident — further reinforces the area’s safety profile, though this may reflect the limited commercial activity typical of smaller built-up areas.

The most striking change in November 2024 was the 433.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose from three to 16 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by data, aligns with seasonal factors like dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night. Anti-social behaviour fell by 20%, from five to four incidents, a decline that may reflect local efforts during the month. Meanwhile, the category of 'other crime' — which includes nuisance activities — rose 50%, driven by three reported incidents, though this remains well below the UK average. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) was 5% above the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour was 37% below the UK rate. These contrasting trends illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader national patterns, with Marchwood’s built-up character likely influencing its unique crime profile.

Marchwood's crime rate in November 2024 rose 24.9% compared to October 2024, moving from 3.4 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in crime patterns influenced by seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during the month — a figure that, while low, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents during specific periods. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Marchwood among the safer built-up areas in the UK. This statistic, when contextualised against the population of 5,851, highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area. However, the increase from October suggests that local conditions — such as extended dark hours and the timing of seasonal events — may have played a role in shifting crime dynamics, particularly in violent crime categories.