Marchwood Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Marchwood's crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents. With a total of 24 crimes recorded, the area's crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents was 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity underscores Marchwood's relatively safer environment compared to the national picture, a trend likely influenced by its status as a built-up area within the New Forest, where the combination of rural surroundings and community-oriented infrastructure may temper crime rates. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property-related incidents: while 11 violent crimes were reported, property crimes totaled only five, reflecting a crime mix that leans heavily toward interpersonal offences. Seasonal factors, such as the back-to-school period and the start of university freshers' week, may have contributed to the rise in violence and public order issues, as increased foot traffic and social activity in the area could create conditions conducive to such incidents. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) further aligns with the area's character, where the absence of major highways or high-traffic zones likely reduces opportunities for car-related offences. This pattern of crime—dominated by violence and public order issues—suggests that local efforts focused on community engagement and conflict resolution may play a significant role in managing the area's crime profile, particularly during transitional periods like September.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from zero to five incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other theft and other crime categories, suggests a shift in the crime mix toward non-violent but disruptive incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 75%, dropping from four to one incident—a decline that may reflect reduced car-related activity during the month. Violent crimes, however, remained the dominant category, accounting for 45.8% of all reported incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) is 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a contrast that highlights Marchwood's lower exposure to this category despite the overall rise in public order issues. These patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year, which could contribute to increased public order challenges in the area.

Marchwood's crime rate in September 2024 rose by 33.1% compared to the previous month, reaching 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during the month, a figure that may seem low but reflects the relatively small population of 5,851 residents. Over the course of September, one crime occurred for roughly every 244 residents, highlighting the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area within the New Forest. When viewed against the broader UK context, Marchwood's violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% below the national average for this category, suggesting that local factors—such as the area's rural character and the presence of a built-up community—may contribute to its relatively safer profile compared to more densely populated regions. This monthly exposure figure, while low, underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies to sustain this trend.