Marchwood Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Marchwood’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 74% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the area’s unique position as a built-up community within the New Forest, where natural landscapes and low population density may contribute to crime prevention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 54.6% of all crimes, with 6 incidents recorded—a rate of 1.0 per 1,000, 61% below the UK average for this category. Other theft followed at 18.2%, while vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour each made up 9.1% of the total. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday, could have influenced patterns, though the overall drop in violent crime suggests community efforts or environmental factors may be at play. The low rate of property crimes compared to violent ones aligns with Marchwood’s character as a residential area with limited commercial activity, where personal safety may take precedence over property protection. The data also shows a notable absence of burglary or theft from the person, which is consistent with the area’s rural-urban blend, where fewer public spaces and higher community engagement may deter such offences. These findings illustrate a crime profile shaped by both geographic and social dynamics, with Marchwood’s low crime rate serving as a benchmark for other similarly situated areas.

November 2025 saw a 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 10 to 6 cases—a shift that may reflect seasonal factors like shorter evenings or community initiatives. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both increased by 100%, rising from 0 to 1 case each, though these remain well below UK averages for their categories. The violent crime rate in Marchwood (1.0 per 1,000) is 61% lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that highlights the area’s distinct safety profile. For residents, the absence of property crimes in the top three categories—despite a 33% drop in other theft—suggests a focus on personal safety measures over property protection, which may be influenced by the area’s rural-urban mix.

Marchwood's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 42.2% decrease from 3.3 per 1,000 in the previous month. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average, with 74% fewer crimes than the national rate of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, reflecting an exceptionally low level of activity. When scaled to the population of 5,851, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 532 residents—a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to both the UK and its own historical trends. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it suggests a consistent pattern of low crime that aligns with Marchwood’s character as a built-up area within the New Forest, where natural surroundings and community dynamics may contribute to crime prevention.