Bournemouth South vs Andover East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bournemouth South Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Andover East Hampshire Constabulary

      Bournemouth South vs Andover East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bournemouth South
      Dorset Police
      7,290 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      19.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Andover East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bournemouth South
      B Andover East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,290
      234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,745
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.9%
      ↓34.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bournemouth South
      B Andover East
      Violent Crime
      2,130 ↓3%
      87 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,163 ↓5%
      12 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      458 ↓18%
      32 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      348 ↓35%
      18 ↓53%
      Burglary
      167 ↓41%
      30 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      406 ↓16%
      14 ↓13%
      Drugs
      299 ↑44%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      344 ↓12%
      17 ↓29%
      Robbery
      80 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      597 ↑38%
      2 ↓71%
      Theft from Person
      85 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      105 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      56 ↓26%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑27%
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Andover East is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bournemouth South safer than Andover East?

      Bournemouth South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,290 crimes in the last 12 months. Andover East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 234 crimes. Andover East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bournemouth South vs Andover East?

      Bournemouth South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Andover East shows -34.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bournemouth South and Andover East?

      In Bournemouth South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,163 incidents). In Andover East, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bournemouth South and Andover East?

      Bournemouth South recorded 2,163 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Andover East recorded 12. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bournemouth South vs Andover East?

      Violent crime in Bournemouth South totalled 2,130 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Andover East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bournemouth South and Andover East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bournemouth South recorded 7,745 crimes (now 7,290, a change of -5.9%). Andover East recorded 356 crimes previously (now 234, -34.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bournemouth South and Andover East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bournemouth South has a resolution rate of 19.1% and Andover East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bournemouth South and Andover East?

      Bournemouth South falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Andover East is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bournemouth South and Andover East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bournemouth South or Andover East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bournemouth South and Andover East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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