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Crime in Marchwood

Marchwood had 95 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 33 New Forest areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle New Forest area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

SO40, New Forest · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Marchwood

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65.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 33New Forest rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common47 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 26 Apr 20 May 32 Jun 33 Jul 30 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Marchwood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4749%
anti-social behaviour1617%
criminal damage77%
public order66%
theft55%
shoplifting44%
vehicle crime44%
burglary33%

Marchwood against New Forest

TypeMarchwood per 1,000Middle New Forest areaChange
Violence32.523.5▲ 24%
Burglary2.11.9–
Vehicle crime2.81.9–
Anti-social behaviour11.16.9–
Theft and robbery3.55.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Freemantle204.5▲ 7%
Millbrook159▲ 29%
Regents Park142.3▼ 4%
Eling111.4▲ 31%
Marchwood65.8▲ 34%
Dibden52.1▼ 19%
Hounsdown42▼ 5%
See every New Forest area ranked on the crime in New Forest page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Marchwood a safe area?

Marchwood had about 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 33 New Forest areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Marchwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (47), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and criminal damage (7).