Bargate vs Shirley and Freemantle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bargate Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Shirley and Freemantle Hampshire Constabulary

      Bargate vs Shirley and Freemantle Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bargate
      Hampshire Constabulary
      7,373 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      32.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shirley and Freemantle
      Hampshire Constabulary
      5,046 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bargate
      B Shirley and Freemantle
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,373
      5,046
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,934
      4,730
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↑6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.2%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bargate
      B Shirley and Freemantle
      Violent Crime
      2,687 ↑26%
      2,077 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      679 ↓3%
      450 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      459 ↓6%
      294 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      231 ↓16%
      243 ↓4%
      Burglary
      218 ↓25%
      181 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      289 ↓21%
      327 ↑5%
      Drugs
      448 ↑59%
      236 ↓5%
      Public Order
      528 ↓4%
      470 ↓2%
      Robbery
      132 ↑53%
      83 ↑98%
      Shoplifting
      1,311 ↓1%
      399 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      96 ↓40%
      22 ↓39%
      Bicycle Theft
      117 ↑4%
      71 ↑27%
      Possession of Weapons
      109 ↑22%
      115 ↑69%
      Other Crime
      69 ↓12%
      78 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bargate is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bargate safer than Shirley and Freemantle?

      Bargate has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,373 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirley and Freemantle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,046 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bargate vs Shirley and Freemantle?

      Bargate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shirley and Freemantle shows +6.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bargate and Shirley and Freemantle?

      In Bargate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,687 incidents). In Shirley and Freemantle, it is Violent Crime (2,077 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bargate and Shirley and Freemantle?

      Bargate recorded 679 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirley and Freemantle recorded 450. 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 Bargate vs Shirley and Freemantle?

      Violent crime in Bargate totalled 2,687 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,077 in Shirley and Freemantle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bargate and Shirley and Freemantle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bargate recorded 6,934 crimes (now 7,373, a change of +6.3%). Shirley and Freemantle recorded 4,730 crimes previously (now 5,046, +6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bargate and Shirley and Freemantle?

      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. Bargate has a resolution rate of 32.2% and Shirley and Freemantle has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bargate and Shirley and Freemantle?

      Bargate falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Shirley and Freemantle 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 Bargate and Shirley and Freemantle?

      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 Bargate or Shirley and Freemantle on a crime map?

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

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