Basingstoke East vs Western Wards

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Basingstoke East Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Western Wards Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke East vs Western Wards Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      724 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.9% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Western Wards
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,727 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke East
      B Western Wards
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      724
      1,727
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      915
      1,637
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.9%
      ↑5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke East
      B Western Wards
      Violent Crime
      344 ↓1%
      811 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↓11%
      187 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓29%
      98 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓63%
      101 ↑77%
      Burglary
      34 ↓36%
      47 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓25%
      107 ↓6%
      Drugs
      6 ↓45%
      42 ↑31%
      Public Order
      57 ↓20%
      115 ↓19%
      Robbery
      3
      13 ↑63%
      Shoplifting
      39 ↓55%
      115 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      17 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      37 ↑118%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓69%
      29 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Basingstoke East is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke East safer than Western Wards?

      Basingstoke East has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 724 crimes in the last 12 months. Western Wards has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,727 crimes. Basingstoke East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke East vs Western Wards?

      Basingstoke East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Western Wards shows +5.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke East and Western Wards?

      In Basingstoke East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (344 incidents). In Western Wards, it is Violent Crime (811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke East and Western Wards?

      Basingstoke East recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Western Wards recorded 187. 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 Basingstoke East vs Western Wards?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke East totalled 344 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 811 in Western Wards. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke East and Western Wards in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke East recorded 915 crimes (now 724, a change of -20.9%). Western Wards recorded 1,637 crimes previously (now 1,727, +5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke East and Western Wards?

      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. Basingstoke East has a resolution rate of 50% and Western Wards has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke East and Western Wards?

      Basingstoke East falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Western Wards 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 Basingstoke East and Western Wards?

      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 Basingstoke East or Western Wards on a crime map?

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

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