Basingstoke North vs New Forest Heart

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
      31/100
      New Forest Heart Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke North vs New Forest Heart 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
      31/100
      Below Average
      New Forest Heart
      Hampshire Constabulary
      608 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke North
      B New Forest Heart
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,566
      608
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,493
      772
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke North
      B New Forest Heart
      Violent Crime
      1,282 ↑13%
      215 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↓8%
      62 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      117 ↑0%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓38%
      51 ↓47%
      Burglary
      57 ↓39%
      49 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↓12%
      43 ↓35%
      Drugs
      56 ↓27%
      11 ↓31%
      Public Order
      215 ↑14%
      46 ↓39%
      Robbery
      25 ↑79%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      180 ↑17%
      41 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑67%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓67%
      5 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑42%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑2%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Forest Heart is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 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 New Forest Heart?

      Basingstoke North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,566 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 Basingstoke North vs New Forest Heart?

      Basingstoke North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Basingstoke North and New Forest Heart?

      In Basingstoke North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,282 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 Basingstoke North and New Forest Heart?

      Basingstoke North recorded 264 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 Basingstoke North vs New Forest Heart?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke North totalled 1,282 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 Basingstoke North and New Forest Heart 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%). New Forest Heart recorded 772 crimes previously (now 608, -21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke North 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. Basingstoke North has a resolution rate of 32% and New Forest Heart has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke North and New Forest Heart?

      Basingstoke North 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 Basingstoke North 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 Basingstoke North or New Forest Heart on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basingstoke North 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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