Total Crime Rate
60.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ringwood Road area has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling , and the 180th highest 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 Ringwood Road (SO40 8DZ) in the last 12 months was 60.5 per 1,000 residents and was 34.7% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average (92.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 32.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ringwood Road (SO40 8DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Southern Gardens. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 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 | Other crime | Windermere Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Haselbury Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaklands Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wickham Court | Under investigation |
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