Alton vs Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Alton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      48/100
      Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle Hampshire Constabulary

      Alton vs Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Alton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,119 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      48/100
      Average
      Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle
      Hampshire Constabulary
      410 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alton
      B Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      48/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,119
      410
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,141
      472
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓13.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alton
      B Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle
      Violent Crime
      542 ↑6%
      198 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑26%
      31 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓45%
      38 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓45%
      30 ↓49%
      Burglary
      26 ↓19%
      31 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↓7%
      20 ↓46%
      Drugs
      54 ↑64%
      4 ↓67%
      Public Order
      86 ↓9%
      35 ↑6%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      3
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓52%
      9 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑63%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑29%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle is the safer choice — scoring 48/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alton safer than Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle?

      Alton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,119 crimes in the last 12 months. Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) with 410 crimes. Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alton vs Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle?

      Alton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle shows -13.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alton and Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle?

      In Alton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (542 incidents). In Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alton and Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle?

      Alton recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle recorded 31. 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 Alton vs Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle?

      Violent crime in Alton totalled 542 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alton and Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alton recorded 1,141 crimes (now 1,119, a change of -1.9%). Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle recorded 472 crimes previously (now 410, -13.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alton and Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle?

      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. Alton has a resolution rate of 27.9% and Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alton and Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle?

      Alton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle 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 Alton and Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle?

      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 Alton or Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alton and Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.