Andover Town vs Basingstoke South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Andover Town Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Basingstoke South Hampshire Constabulary

      Andover Town vs Basingstoke South Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Andover Town
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,952 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,470 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Andover Town
      B Basingstoke South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,952
      1,470
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,513
      1,512
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↓2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Andover Town
      B Basingstoke South
      Violent Crime
      1,895 ↓4%
      654 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      552 ↑4%
      246 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      180 ↓21%
      52 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      98 ↓13%
      33 ↓37%
      Burglary
      95 ↓40%
      40 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      240 ↓19%
      125 ↓7%
      Drugs
      141 ↓25%
      40 ↓32%
      Public Order
      319 ↓28%
      118 ↓10%
      Robbery
      23 ↑15%
      17 ↑55%
      Shoplifting
      257 ↓30%
      88 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓48%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓42%
      6 ↑20%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑13%
      16 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      66 ↓27%
      29 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Andover Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Andover Town safer than Basingstoke South?

      Andover Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,952 crimes in the last 12 months. Basingstoke South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,470 crimes. Andover Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Andover Town vs Basingstoke South?

      Andover Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Basingstoke South shows -2.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Andover Town and Basingstoke South?

      In Andover Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,895 incidents). In Basingstoke South, it is Violent Crime (654 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Andover Town and Basingstoke South?

      Andover Town recorded 552 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Basingstoke South recorded 246. 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 Andover Town vs Basingstoke South?

      Violent crime in Andover Town totalled 1,895 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 654 in Basingstoke South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Andover Town and Basingstoke South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Andover Town recorded 4,513 crimes (now 3,952, a change of -12.4%). Basingstoke South recorded 1,512 crimes previously (now 1,470, -2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Andover Town and Basingstoke South?

      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. Andover Town has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Basingstoke South has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Andover Town and Basingstoke South?

      Andover Town falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Basingstoke South 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 Andover Town and Basingstoke South?

      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 Andover Town or Basingstoke South on a crime map?

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

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