Total Crime Rate
31.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lynton Court area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling , and the 224th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lynton Court (SO40 7JW) in the last 12 months was 31.8 per 1,000 residents and was 65.7% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average (92.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 4 cases , down -20.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Vehicle crime ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lynton Court (SO40 7JW), 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 |
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