Totton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Totton's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000, placing it 12.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects a broader trend in the built-up area within the New Forest, where community-focused policing and natural geographic barriers may contribute to reduced criminal activity. The top crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.6% of all incidents (75 cases), followed by public order (12.5%) and burglary (8.3%). These figures highlight a persistent challenge in managing violent crime, despite a 50.7% month-on-month decrease from 152 cases in August. Seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year and reduced daylight hours may influence patterns, as university freshers and back-to-school activities could contribute to increased public order issues. While property crimes like burglary remain above UK averages, the overall crime rate suggests that Totton is generally safer than the national average. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences underscores the need for targeted community engagement and police resources. The balance between violent and property crimes also indicates a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with the town's proximity to the New Forest affecting both crime types. Residents should remain aware of the elevated public order risks, which may be exacerbated by seasonal transitions and increased foot traffic in key areas.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 21 incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 0 to 11 cases), signals a concerning shift in community safety. These increases may partly explain the 12.2% gap between Totton's crime rate and the UK average, despite violent crimes dropping by 50.7% from 152 to 75 cases. The violence and sexual offences category, though reduced, still remains 12% above the UK average at 2.9 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as university freshers or back-to-school dynamics could be contributing. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage rates remained above UK averages, with burglary 79% higher than the national rate. Residents should be particularly vigilant around public spaces and community events, where anti-social behaviour has more than doubled in a single month.

Totton's crime rate in September 2025 remained stable at 6.4 per 1,000, a 1.7% increase from the previous month. This suggests a consistent level of crime, with no significant upward or downward trend in the short term. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported per day in September, reflecting a steady pace of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, highlighting the frequency of reported incidents relative to the population. While this figure is local-specific and not comparable to UK-wide data, it provides residents with a clear sense of monthly exposure. The population context underscores that crime remains relatively low compared to national averages, though specific categories like public order and anti-social behaviour show marked increases that warrant attention. This stability in the overall rate contrasts with the sharp rise in certain offence types, indicating shifts in crime patterns rather than a broad trend.