Basingstoke North vs East Cowes and Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Basingstoke North Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      East Cowes and Wootton Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke North vs East Cowes and Wootton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,566 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      East Cowes and Wootton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke North
      B East Cowes and Wootton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,566
      718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,493
      758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke North
      B East Cowes and Wootton
      Violent Crime
      1,282 ↑13%
      322 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↓8%
      90 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      117 ↑0%
      30 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓38%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      57 ↓39%
      15 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↓12%
      50 ↓17%
      Drugs
      56 ↓27%
      18 ↑38%
      Public Order
      215 ↑14%
      64 ↓12%
      Robbery
      25 ↑79%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      180 ↑17%
      83 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑67%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓67%
      7 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑42%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑2%
      19 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Cowes and Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke North safer than East Cowes and Wootton?

      Basingstoke North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,566 crimes in the last 12 months. East Cowes and Wootton has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 718 crimes. East Cowes and Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke North vs East Cowes and Wootton?

      Basingstoke North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Cowes and Wootton shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke North and East Cowes and Wootton?

      In Basingstoke North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,282 incidents). In East Cowes and Wootton, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke North and East Cowes and Wootton?

      Basingstoke North recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Cowes and Wootton recorded 90. 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 North vs East Cowes and Wootton?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke North totalled 1,282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in East Cowes and Wootton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke North and East Cowes and Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke North recorded 2,493 crimes (now 2,566, a change of +2.9%). East Cowes and Wootton recorded 758 crimes previously (now 718, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke North and East Cowes and Wootton?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 32% and East Cowes and Wootton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke North and East Cowes and Wootton?

      Basingstoke North falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. East Cowes and Wootton 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 North and East Cowes and Wootton?

      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 North or East Cowes and Wootton on a crime map?

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

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