Totton and Eling Crime Overview
Totton and Eling is the third most dangerous medium-sized town in Hampshire, and is the 47th most dangerous overall out of Hampshire's 274 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Totton and Eling in 2020 was 64 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Hampshire's overall crime rate, coming in 10% lower than the Hampshire rate of 70 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Totton and Eling is the 79th safest medium-sized town, and the 1,821st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2020, Totton and Eling was the worst medium-sized town in Hampshire for burglary, with 18 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.61 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Totton and Eling residents, when it was Hampshire's most dangerous medium-sized town for bicycle theft, recording 7 crimes at a rate of 0.24 per 1,000 residents. Totton and Eling recorded 16 reports of drugs during June 2020, making its crime rate of 0.54 the worst medium-sized town for drugs in Hampshire that month.
The most common crimes in Totton and Eling are violence and sexual offences, with 728 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 24. This is 7% lower than 2019's figure of 782 offences and a difference of 1.82 from 2019's crime rate of 26. Totton and Eling's least common crime is robbery, with 14 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 43% from 2019's figure of 20 crimes.
Compare Totton and Eling to other towns and cities
See how Totton and Eling shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Totton and Eling and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Totton and Eling Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Totton and Eling This Year
| Totton and Eling | Hampshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 572 | 19.24 | 33,040 | 17.86 | 7% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 33 | 1.11 | 2,415 | 1.31 | 18% safer |
| Burglary | 129 | 4.34 | 8,209 | 4.44 | 2.3% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 212 | 7.13 | 13,551 | 7.33 | 2.8% safer |
| Drugs | 108 | 3.63 | 4,844 | 2.62 | 28% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 44 | 1.48 | 2,366 | 1.28 | 14% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 124 | 4.17 | 8,190 | 4.43 | 6% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 22 | 0.74 | 1,725 | 0.93 | 26% safer |
| Public Order | 201 | 6.76 | 15,526 | 8.39 | 24% safer |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.47 | 1,170 | 0.63 | 34% safer |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 2.86 | 7,920 | 4.28 | 50% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 16 | 0.54 | 791 | 0.43 | 20% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 179 | 6.02 | 7,460 | 4.03 | 33% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 728 | 24.48 | 55,481 | 29.99 | 23% safer |
Crime in Totton and Eling Compared To Hampshire
Totton and Eling Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton | 1,339 | 50.83 | 25% safer |
| Aldershot | 3,370 | 57.60 | 11% safer |
| Totton and Eling | 1,895 | 63.73 | - |
| Andover | 3,285 | 76.07 | 16% more dangerous |
| Eastleigh | 2,398 | 87.84 | 27% more dangerous |
Totton and Eling Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 11 | 14 | 19 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Burglary | 10 | 8 | 8 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 3.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.84 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.71 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.74 | Safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.47 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 7 | 4.8 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.34 | 0.54 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 24 | 26 | 24 | Getting worse |
Changes In Totton and Eling's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Totton and Eling to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Totton and Eling | 63.73 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 6% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 18% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 23% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 26% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 26% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 35% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 38% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 41% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 52% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 54% more dangerous |
Crime in Totton and Eling's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totton Calmore | 394 | 66 | Second |
| Totton Rushington | 291 | 40 | Fourth |
| Totton Town | 809 | 101 | First |
| West Totton | 401 | 48 | Third |
Totton and Eling Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Totton and Eling for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Totton Rushington (80) | Totton Calmore (189) |
| Bicycle Theft | West Totton (2) | Totton Town (20) |
| Burglary | West Totton (20) | Totton Town (60) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Totton Rushington (35) | Totton Town (76) |
| Drugs | West Totton (13) | Totton Town (56) |
| Other Crime | West Totton (6) | Totton Town (22) |
| Other Theft | Totton Rushington (6) | Totton Town (68) |
| Possession of Weapons | West Totton (7) | Totton Calmore (7) |
| Public Order | Totton Rushington (19) | Totton Town (96) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Totton Rushington (2) | Totton Town (5) |
| Shoplifting | Totton Rushington (1) | Totton Town (53) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Totton Rushington (2) | Totton Town (7) |
| Vehicle Crime | West Totton (36) | Totton Rushington (51) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Totton Rushington (119) | Totton Town (283) |
Crime in Totton and Eling During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Totton and Eling change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Totton and Eling saw a 700% increase in other crime. Totton and Eling saw a large fall in shoplifting during September, when it fell by 94% compared to September in 2019. Burglary saw a fall in every month of Totton and Eling's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +45% | +14% | +17% | +47% | +40% | +52% | +8% | -3% | +50% | +73% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | +250% | -60% | +200% | -80% | -33% | -33% | -33% | - |
| Burglary | -50% | +133% | -68% | -22% | -57% | -50% | -92% | -50% | -29% | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -37% | -50% | -18% | +28% | -39% | -32% | -50% | -42% | -56% | +53% |
| Drugs | +75% | -14% | +33% | +60% | +100% | -57% | +367% | +20% | +11% | +11% |
| Other Crime | -50% | - | +200% | +700% | -80% | -50% | +25% | -43% | -25% | +100% |
| Other Theft | +13% | -17% | -38% | -10% | +14% | -86% | - | -67% | -53% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | -75% | - | - | +67% | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | +42% | +50% | +140% | +164% | -17% | +82% | -55% | - | +50% |
| Robbery | -67% | - | -33% | - | - | +150% | - | - | -50% | - |
| Shoplifting | +78% | -13% | -13% | -56% | -58% | -43% | -94% | +125% | -89% | -86% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | -75% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -35% | -21% | -60% | -44% | +50% | -55% | -57% | -62% | -47% | +86% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -10% | +7% | +24% | -10% | +23% | -30% | +27% | -15% | -44% | -33% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Totton and Eling
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Totton and Eling's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021