Andover Town vs Winchester Central

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
      Winchester Central Hampshire Constabulary

      Andover Town vs Winchester Central 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
      Winchester Central
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,690 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Andover Town
      B Winchester Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,952
      2,690
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,513
      2,677
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Andover Town
      B Winchester Central
      Violent Crime
      1,895 ↓4%
      1,039 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      552 ↑4%
      229 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      180 ↓21%
      172 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      98 ↓13%
      31 ↓59%
      Burglary
      95 ↓40%
      65 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      240 ↓19%
      158 ↑5%
      Drugs
      141 ↓25%
      247 ↑25%
      Public Order
      319 ↓28%
      213 ↓12%
      Robbery
      23 ↑15%
      20 ↑122%
      Shoplifting
      257 ↓30%
      395 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓48%
      19 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓42%
      23 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑13%
      32 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      66 ↓27%
      47 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Andover Town safer than Winchester Central?

      Andover Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,952 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,690 crimes. Andover Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Andover Town vs Winchester Central?

      Andover Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Central shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Andover Town and Winchester Central?

      In Andover Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,895 incidents). In Winchester Central, it is Violent Crime (1,039 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Andover Town and Winchester Central?

      Andover Town recorded 552 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Central recorded 229. 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 Winchester Central?

      Violent crime in Andover Town totalled 1,895 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,039 in Winchester Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Andover Town and Winchester Central 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%). Winchester Central recorded 2,677 crimes previously (now 2,690, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Andover Town and Winchester Central?

      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 Winchester Central has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Andover Town and Winchester Central?

      Andover Town falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester Central 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 Winchester Central?

      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 Winchester Central on a crime map?

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

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