Total Crime Rate
51.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025School Road area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling , and the 216th highest 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 9HZ) in the last 12 months was 51.5 per 1,000 residents and was 44.4% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around School Road (SO40 9HZ), 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 | Public order | Treeside Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Down'S Park Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayday Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B3076 | 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 | 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 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jackie Wigg Gardens | Under investigation |
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