Poole South vs Winchester Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Poole South Dorset Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Winchester Rural West Hampshire Constabulary

      Poole South vs Winchester Rural West Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Poole South
      Dorset Police
      4,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Winchester Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      319 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poole South
      B Winchester Rural West
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,917
      319
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,412
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.3%
      ↓19.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poole South
      B Winchester Rural West
      Violent Crime
      1,532 ↓23%
      130 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,343 ↓14%
      35 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      310 ↓28%
      27 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      261 ↓41%
      12 ↓71%
      Burglary
      190 ↓39%
      26 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      328 ↓30%
      26 ↓28%
      Drugs
      105 ↓5%
      9 ↓50%
      Public Order
      231 ↓40%
      35 ↓5%
      Robbery
      38 ↑65%
      3
      Shoplifting
      398 ↓14%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      87 ↑1%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↓11%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓30%
      9 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchester Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poole South safer than Winchester Rural West?

      Poole South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,917 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Rural West has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 319 crimes. Winchester Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poole South vs Winchester Rural West?

      Poole South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Rural West shows -19.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poole South and Winchester Rural West?

      In Poole South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,532 incidents). In Winchester Rural West, it is Violent Crime (130 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poole South and Winchester Rural West?

      Poole South recorded 1,343 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Rural West recorded 35. 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 Poole South vs Winchester Rural West?

      Violent crime in Poole South totalled 1,532 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 130 in Winchester Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poole South and Winchester Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poole South recorded 6,412 crimes (now 4,917, a change of -23.3%). Winchester Rural West recorded 397 crimes previously (now 319, -19.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poole South and Winchester Rural West?

      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. Poole South has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Winchester Rural West has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poole South and Winchester Rural West?

      Poole South falls within the Dorset Police boundary. Winchester Rural West 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 Poole South and Winchester Rural West?

      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 Poole South or Winchester Rural West on a crime map?

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

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