Total Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rushington Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling , and the 115th 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 Avenue (SO40 9DB) in the last 12 months was 19.7 per 1,000 residents and was 78.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushington Avenue (SO40 9DB), the main crime hotspot is near A35. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 6 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 | A35 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Haselbury Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| 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 | Sunny Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sunny Way | Awaiting court outcome |
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