Total Crime Rate
22.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rushington Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling , and the 140th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rushington Lane (SO40 9AF) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 75.5% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushington Lane (SO40 9AF), 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 | Public order | Copse Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spicer'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Players Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Players Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Players Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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