Alton vs Four Marks and Ropley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Alton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Four Marks and Ropley Hampshire Constabulary

      Alton vs Four Marks and Ropley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Alton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,101 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Four Marks and Ropley
      Hampshire Constabulary
      204 crimes / 12m
      ↓49% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alton
      B Four Marks and Ropley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,101
      204
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,180
      400
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↓49%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alton
      B Four Marks and Ropley
      Violent Crime
      540 ↑3%
      95 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      139 ↑2%
      18 ↓77%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓51%
      16 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓46%
      9 ↓68%
      Burglary
      27 ↓10%
      11 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↓5%
      19 ↓41%
      Drugs
      60 ↑54%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      82 ↓9%
      13 ↓46%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓45%
      8 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑39%
      4
      Other Crime
      14 ↓26%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Four Marks and Ropley is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alton safer than Four Marks and Ropley?

      Alton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,101 crimes in the last 12 months. Four Marks and Ropley has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 204 crimes. Four Marks and Ropley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alton vs Four Marks and Ropley?

      Alton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Four Marks and Ropley shows -49% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alton and Four Marks and Ropley?

      In Alton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (540 incidents). In Four Marks and Ropley, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alton and Four Marks and Ropley?

      Alton recorded 139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Four Marks and Ropley recorded 18. 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 Four Marks and Ropley?

      Violent crime in Alton totalled 540 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Four Marks and Ropley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alton and Four Marks and Ropley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alton recorded 1,180 crimes (now 1,101, a change of -6.7%). Four Marks and Ropley recorded 400 crimes previously (now 204, -49%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alton and Four Marks and Ropley?

      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 25.7% and Four Marks and Ropley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alton and Four Marks and Ropley?

      Alton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Four Marks and Ropley 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 Four Marks and Ropley?

      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 Four Marks and Ropley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alton and Four Marks and Ropley. 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.