Totton Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Totton’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 21% below the UK average of 8.1. This reduction marks a significant improvement in local safety metrics, though the crime profile remains distinct from national patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 92.1% of all reported crimes. At 5.9 per 1,000 residents, this category is 106% above the UK average, reflecting the area’s specific challenges in addressing violent crime. Possession of weapons offences, though smaller in volume (6.1% of total crimes), reached 0.4 per 1,000 residents—344% above the UK average of 0.1. This stark contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions in this category. Public order offences, however, saw a marked decline, falling by 83.3% to 3 incidents. Seasonal factors likely influenced these trends, with August’s peak holiday season potentially increasing burglary risks due to empty homes. However, the overall drop in crime compared to the UK average suggests effective local strategies or natural fluctuations. Totton’s built-up character within the New Forest may contribute to these patterns, with tourism and seasonal rhythms shaping both violent and property crime dynamics. The data underscores a mixed picture: while violent crime remains elevated, the broader crime rate has improved, offering a nuanced view of the area’s safety landscape.

August saw a dramatic 400% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 2 to 10 cases. This spike, while concerning, is offset by a 21% overall reduction in crime compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences surged by 42.1%, reaching 152 incidents—5.9 per 1,000 residents, 106% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This category alone accounted for 92.1% of all crimes, underscoring its dominance in local crime patterns. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 83.3%, from 18 to 3, a shift that may reflect targeted policing or seasonal changes in community activity. The possession of weapons rate in Totton is 344% above the UK average, highlighting a specific area of concern. These contrasts illustrate the combination of local crime trends and national benchmarks, with Totton’s profile shaped by both elevated violent crime and reduced disorder incidents.

Totton's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 25.3% drop from the previous month’s rate of 8.6. This decline reflects a broader trend of reduced incidents, particularly in public order offences, which dropped by 83.3% compared to July. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 157 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate, though lower than the UK average, highlights the area’s relatively safer profile compared to national trends. The population context—25,840 residents—means that even small shifts in crime numbers have measurable impacts on individual risk levels. These figures, while localised, offer a clear picture of Totton’s current crime profile and its trajectory compared to previous months.