Total Crime Rate
13.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lackford Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling , and the 75th 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 Lackford Avenue (SO40 9DH) in the last 12 months was 13.9 per 1,000 residents and was 84.9% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lackford Avenue (SO40 9DH), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Players Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Players Crescent | 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 | Players Crescent | Under investigation |
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