Basingstoke Rural South vs Hedge End North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Basingstoke Rural South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hedge End North Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke Rural South vs Hedge End North Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke Rural South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      845 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hedge End North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,510 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke Rural South
      B Hedge End North
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      845
      2,510
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,098
      2,581
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23%
      ↓2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke Rural South
      B Hedge End North
      Violent Crime
      432 ↑3%
      1,038 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓27%
      301 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓38%
      157 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓67%
      139 ↓20%
      Burglary
      57 ↓7%
      75 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓54%
      145 ↓11%
      Drugs
      17 ↓11%
      34 ↓42%
      Public Order
      55 ↓24%
      180 ↓19%
      Robbery
      3
      16 ↑129%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓65%
      302 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      9 ↑13%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑86%
      40 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓48%
      62 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Basingstoke Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke Rural South safer than Hedge End North?

      Basingstoke Rural South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 845 crimes in the last 12 months. Hedge End North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,510 crimes. Basingstoke Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke Rural South vs Hedge End North?

      Basingstoke Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hedge End North shows -2.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke Rural South and Hedge End North?

      In Basingstoke Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (432 incidents). In Hedge End North, it is Violent Crime (1,038 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke Rural South and Hedge End North?

      Basingstoke Rural South recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hedge End North recorded 301. 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 South vs Hedge End North?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke Rural South totalled 432 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,038 in Hedge End North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke Rural South and Hedge End North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke Rural South recorded 1,098 crimes (now 845, a change of -23%). Hedge End North recorded 2,581 crimes previously (now 2,510, -2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke Rural South and Hedge End North?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Hedge End North has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke Rural South and Hedge End North?

      Basingstoke Rural South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Hedge End North 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 South and Hedge End North?

      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 South or Hedge End North on a crime map?

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

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