Basingstoke North vs Winchester Central

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
      8/100
      Winchester Central Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke North vs Winchester Central 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Winchester Central
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,690 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      28.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke North
      B Winchester Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,566
      2,690
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,493
      2,677
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke North
      B Winchester Central
      Violent Crime
      1,282 ↑13%
      1,039 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↓8%
      229 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      117 ↑0%
      172 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓38%
      31 ↓59%
      Burglary
      57 ↓39%
      65 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↓12%
      158 ↑5%
      Drugs
      56 ↓27%
      247 ↑25%
      Public Order
      215 ↑14%
      213 ↓12%
      Robbery
      25 ↑79%
      20 ↑122%
      Shoplifting
      180 ↑17%
      395 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑67%
      19 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓67%
      23 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑42%
      32 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑2%
      47 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Basingstoke North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke North safer than Winchester Central?

      Basingstoke North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,566 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,690 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke North vs Winchester Central?

      Basingstoke North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Central shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke North and Winchester Central?

      In Basingstoke North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,282 incidents). In Winchester Central, it is Violent Crime (1,039 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke North and Winchester Central?

      Basingstoke North recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Central recorded 229. 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 Winchester Central?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke North totalled 1,282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,039 in Winchester Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke North and Winchester Central 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%). Winchester Central recorded 2,677 crimes previously (now 2,690, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke North and Winchester Central?

      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 Winchester Central has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke North and Winchester Central?

      Basingstoke North falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester Central 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 Winchester Central?

      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 Winchester Central on a crime map?

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

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