Basingstoke Rural East vs Hayling Island

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Basingstoke Rural East Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Hayling Island Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke Rural East vs Hayling Island Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke Rural East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      635 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Hayling Island
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,029 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke Rural East
      B Hayling Island
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      635
      1,029
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      702
      1,191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.5%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke Rural East
      B Hayling Island
      Violent Crime
      292 ↓8%
      510 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓15%
      97 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓19%
      78 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓26%
      27 ↓43%
      Burglary
      16 ↓61%
      22 ↓51%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑4%
      81 ↓31%
      Drugs
      9 ↑50%
      21 ↑0%
      Public Order
      59 ↑7%
      73 ↓22%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑4%
      67 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      10 ↓23%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑22%
      17 ↑113%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑6%
      18 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke Rural East safer than Hayling Island?

      Basingstoke Rural East has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 635 crimes in the last 12 months. Hayling Island has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 1,029 crimes. Basingstoke Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke Rural East vs Hayling Island?

      Basingstoke Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hayling Island shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke Rural East and Hayling Island?

      In Basingstoke Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (292 incidents). In Hayling Island, it is Violent Crime (510 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke Rural East and Hayling Island?

      Basingstoke Rural East recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hayling Island recorded 97. 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 Rural East vs Hayling Island?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke Rural East totalled 292 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 510 in Hayling Island. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke Rural East and Hayling Island in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke Rural East recorded 702 crimes (now 635, a change of -9.5%). Hayling Island recorded 1,191 crimes previously (now 1,029, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke Rural East and Hayling Island?

      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 Rural East has a resolution rate of 0% and Hayling Island has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke Rural East and Hayling Island?

      Basingstoke Rural East falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Hayling Island 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 Rural East and Hayling Island?

      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 Rural East or Hayling Island on a crime map?

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

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