Basingstoke Rural South vs Winchester Rural 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
      66/100
      Winchester Rural North Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke Rural South vs Winchester Rural 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
      66/100
      Safe
      Winchester Rural North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke Rural South
      B Winchester Rural North
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      845
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,098
      434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23%
      ↓22.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke Rural South
      B Winchester Rural North
      Violent Crime
      432 ↑3%
      133 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓27%
      16 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓38%
      55 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓67%
      34 ↓38%
      Burglary
      57 ↓7%
      16 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓54%
      20 ↓35%
      Drugs
      17 ↓11%
      11 ↓21%
      Public Order
      55 ↓24%
      31 ↓11%
      Robbery
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓65%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑86%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓48%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchester Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke Rural South safer than Winchester Rural North?

      Basingstoke Rural South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 845 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Rural North has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 337 crimes. Winchester Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke Rural South vs Winchester Rural 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. Winchester Rural North shows -22.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Basingstoke Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (432 incidents). In Winchester Rural North, it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Basingstoke Rural South recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Rural North recorded 16. 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 Winchester Rural North?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke Rural South totalled 432 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Winchester Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke Rural South and Winchester Rural 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%). Winchester Rural North recorded 434 crimes previously (now 337, -22.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke Rural South and Winchester Rural 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 Winchester Rural North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke Rural South and Winchester Rural North?

      Basingstoke Rural South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester Rural 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 Winchester Rural 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 Winchester Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basingstoke Rural South and Winchester Rural 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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