Total Crime Rate
27.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling , and the 177th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mill Way (SO40 7JF) in the last 12 months was 27.3 per 1,000 residents and was 70.5% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average (92.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Way (SO40 7JF), the main crime hotspot is near Rushington Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Marchwood & Eling| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kent Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Rockleigh Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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