Aldershot South vs Basingstoke Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Aldershot South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Basingstoke Rural West Hampshire Constabulary

      Aldershot South vs Basingstoke Rural West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Aldershot South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,401 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.3% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      814 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aldershot South
      B Basingstoke Rural West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,401
      814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,872
      1,128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.3%
      ↓27.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldershot South
      B Basingstoke Rural West
      Violent Crime
      1,022 ↑25%
      346 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      276 ↑59%
      115 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      114 ↓17%
      46 ↓49%
      Vehicle Crime
      156 ↑24%
      26 ↓71%
      Burglary
      44 ↑10%
      90 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      169 ↑7%
      61 ↓48%
      Drugs
      70 ↑56%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      197 ↑15%
      66 ↓35%
      Robbery
      20 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      226 ↑79%
      22 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓11%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑137%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑17%
      23 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Basingstoke Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aldershot South safer than Basingstoke Rural West?

      Aldershot South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,401 crimes in the last 12 months. Basingstoke Rural West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 814 crimes. Basingstoke Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aldershot South vs Basingstoke Rural West?

      Aldershot South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Basingstoke Rural West shows -27.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aldershot South and Basingstoke Rural West?

      In Aldershot South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,022 incidents). In Basingstoke Rural West, it is Violent Crime (346 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aldershot South and Basingstoke Rural West?

      Aldershot South recorded 276 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Basingstoke Rural West recorded 115. 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 Aldershot South vs Basingstoke Rural West?

      Violent crime in Aldershot South totalled 1,022 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 346 in Basingstoke Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aldershot South and Basingstoke Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldershot South recorded 1,872 crimes (now 2,401, a change of +28.3%). Basingstoke Rural West recorded 1,128 crimes previously (now 814, -27.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldershot South and Basingstoke 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. Aldershot South has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Basingstoke Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aldershot South and Basingstoke Rural West?

      Aldershot South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Basingstoke 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 Aldershot South and Basingstoke 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 Aldershot South or Basingstoke Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aldershot South and Basingstoke 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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