Total Crime Rate
7.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025School Road area has the lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling , and the 30th 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 School Road (SO40 9HY) in the last 12 months was 7.9 per 1,000 residents and was 91.5% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average (92.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2023.
In the area around School Road (SO40 9HY), the main crime hotspot is near B3076. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 28 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 | Vehicle crime | Down'S Park Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B3076 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Lexby Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Totton By-Pass | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayday Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B3076 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rumbridge Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rumbridge Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rumbridge Street | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rumbridge Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Treeside Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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