Alton vs Fareham

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
      11/100
      Fareham Hampshire Constabulary

      Alton vs Fareham 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
      11/100
      High Crime
      Fareham
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,859 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alton
      B Fareham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,119
      2,859
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,141
      3,224
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      32.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alton
      B Fareham
      Violent Crime
      542 ↑6%
      1,288 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑26%
      341 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓45%
      128 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓45%
      57 ↓54%
      Burglary
      26 ↓19%
      68 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↓7%
      171 ↓29%
      Drugs
      54 ↑64%
      111 ↑29%
      Public Order
      86 ↓9%
      231 ↓26%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      27 ↑108%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓52%
      282 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓17%
      14 ↓39%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      45 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑63%
      46 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑29%
      50 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fareham is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alton safer than Fareham?

      Alton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,119 crimes in the last 12 months. Fareham has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,859 crimes. Fareham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alton vs Fareham?

      Alton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fareham shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alton and Fareham?

      In Alton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (542 incidents). In Fareham, it is Violent Crime (1,288 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alton and Fareham?

      Alton recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fareham recorded 341. 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 Fareham?

      Violent crime in Alton totalled 542 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,288 in Fareham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alton and Fareham 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%). Fareham recorded 3,224 crimes previously (now 2,859, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alton and Fareham?

      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 Fareham has 32.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alton and Fareham?

      Alton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Fareham 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 Fareham?

      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 Fareham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alton and Fareham. 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.