Barncroft and Bedhampton vs New Forest Heart

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Barncroft and Bedhampton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      New Forest Heart Hampshire Constabulary

      Barncroft and Bedhampton vs New Forest Heart Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Barncroft and Bedhampton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,312 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      New Forest Heart
      Hampshire Constabulary
      608 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barncroft and Bedhampton
      B New Forest Heart
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,312
      608
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,321
      772
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↓21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barncroft and Bedhampton
      B New Forest Heart
      Violent Crime
      1,121 ↓3%
      215 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      255 ↑22%
      62 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      113 ↓28%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↓1%
      51 ↓47%
      Burglary
      31 ↓6%
      49 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      179 ↑3%
      43 ↓35%
      Drugs
      67 ↓11%
      11 ↓31%
      Public Order
      211 ↓4%
      46 ↓39%
      Robbery
      18 ↑20%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      114 ↑23%
      41 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑43%
      5 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑9%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑2%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Forest Heart is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barncroft and Bedhampton safer than New Forest Heart?

      Barncroft and Bedhampton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,312 crimes in the last 12 months. New Forest Heart has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 608 crimes. New Forest Heart scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barncroft and Bedhampton vs New Forest Heart?

      Barncroft and Bedhampton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. New Forest Heart shows -21.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barncroft and Bedhampton and New Forest Heart?

      In Barncroft and Bedhampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,121 incidents). In New Forest Heart, it is Violent Crime (215 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barncroft and Bedhampton and New Forest Heart?

      Barncroft and Bedhampton recorded 255 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Forest Heart recorded 62. 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 Barncroft and Bedhampton vs New Forest Heart?

      Violent crime in Barncroft and Bedhampton totalled 1,121 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 215 in New Forest Heart. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barncroft and Bedhampton and New Forest Heart in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barncroft and Bedhampton recorded 2,321 crimes (now 2,312, a change of -0.4%). New Forest Heart recorded 772 crimes previously (now 608, -21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barncroft and Bedhampton and New Forest Heart?

      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. Barncroft and Bedhampton has a resolution rate of 21.9% and New Forest Heart has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barncroft and Bedhampton and New Forest Heart?

      Barncroft and Bedhampton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. New Forest Heart 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 Barncroft and Bedhampton and New Forest Heart?

      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 Barncroft and Bedhampton or New Forest Heart on a crime map?

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

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