Marchwood Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Marchwood's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 47.1% deficit compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's continued status as a relatively safe built-up zone within the New Forest, though the composition of crimes reveals evolving challenges. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 47.6% of all reported incidents (10 cases). This category's rate (1.7 per 1,000) was 32% below the UK average, a contrast to the 19% increase in public order offences, which exceeded the UK average by 19%. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the overall trend, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may curtail opportunities for outdoor crimes. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and other thefts suggests that local dynamics—such as post-holiday social interactions or shifts in community engagement—could be influencing patterns. The area's low crime rate may also reflect its semi-rural character, with fewer densely populated zones and a more dispersed population, limiting opportunities for certain types of crime.

January 2026 saw a stark rise in anti-social behaviour, with cases surging by 200% from December's single incident to three reported in the month. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in other theft cases, highlights a shift in criminal activity patterns. Violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 47.6% of all incidents, but their rate (1.7 per 1,000) was 32% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Vehicle crime and burglary both declined by 33.3%, with vehicle crime falling below the UK average by 19%. Residents should be aware of the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate heightened tensions in shared spaces or during post-holiday transitions. The drop in property crimes, however, suggests effective local measures or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such offences.

Marchwood's crime rate in January 2026 fell to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, an 8.7% decline from December's 3.9 per 1,000. This aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average, which stood at 6.8 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 279 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day, a rate that reflects the small population and sparse distribution of incidents across the built-up area. While the overall rate remains stable, the shift in crime types—from property crimes to violent offences—suggests evolving patterns that warrant closer attention to local dynamics.