Marchwood Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Marchwood's crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents places it 62.5% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, illustrating a consistently low-risk environment for daily life. This figure translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 418 residents, a statistic that contextualises the area's safety within a built-up rural setting. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution between property and violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.7% of incidents, followed closely by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and other theft (21.4%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime profile, as reduced foot traffic in public spaces and limited social gatherings may limit opportunities for theft and violent incidents. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the 0.5 per 1,000 rate for 'other theft' slightly exceeds the UK average, suggesting that targeted prevention measures may still be warranted for this category. The area's character as a rural built-up district within the New Forest, with limited urban density and a strong sense of community, likely reinforces its generally secure profile. This pattern aligns with broader UK trends where rural areas often report lower crime rates due to factors such as reduced anonymity, stronger social cohesion, and fewer commercial hubs compared to urban centres.

February 2026 witnessed a stark 200% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from one to three incidents. This category, which includes theft from vehicles and unsecured premises, now stands at 0.5 per 1,000—19% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Concurrently, 'violence and sexual offences' fell by 50% from 10 to 5, with the rate dropping to 0.9 per 1,000 (35.7% of total crimes), a figure 61% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also saw a notable decrease, though the category's rate of 0.5 per 1,000 remains 45% below the UK average. The month-on-month drop in violent crime may reflect seasonal patterns, with February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull potentially reducing opportunities for such incidents. A resident would find the 0 crimes per day average particularly reassuring, illustrating the area's consistent safety record despite occasional spikes in specific categories.

Marchwood's crime rate in February 2026 (2.4 per 1,000) reflects a 33.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000, underscoring a sustained decline in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 418 residents—a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of 5,851 people. Daily crime context reveals a strikingly low figure: 14 total crimes over 28 days equate to approximately 0 crimes per day, a local metric that highlights the area's generally secure environment. When scaled to population size, this translates to a monthly exposure of 1-in-418 residents encountering a reported crime, a figure that contrasts sharply with the UK's higher overall rates. This pattern aligns with Marchwood's character as a built-up area within the New Forest, where rural isolation and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime concentrations compared to more densely populated regions.