Andover East vs Basingstoke Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Andover East Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Basingstoke Rural West Hampshire Constabulary

      Andover East vs Basingstoke Rural West Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Andover East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      173 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Basingstoke Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      618 crimes / 12m
      ↓46.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Andover East
      B Basingstoke Rural West
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      173
      618
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      355
      1,158
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓51.3%
      ↓46.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Andover East
      B Basingstoke Rural West
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓52%
      277 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓72%
      74 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓46%
      32 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓45%
      20 ↓78%
      Burglary
      28 ↓30%
      63 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓38%
      50 ↓58%
      Drugs
      4 ↓67%
      5 ↓44%
      Public Order
      12 ↓50%
      52 ↓49%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓86%
      18 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓86%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓46%
      18 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Andover East is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Andover East safer than Basingstoke Rural West?

      Andover East has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 173 crimes in the last 12 months. Basingstoke Rural West has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 618 crimes. Andover East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Andover East vs Basingstoke Rural West?

      Andover East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -51.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Basingstoke Rural West shows -46.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Andover East and Basingstoke Rural West?

      In Andover East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Basingstoke Rural West, it is Violent Crime (277 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Andover East and Basingstoke Rural West?

      Andover East recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Basingstoke Rural West recorded 74. 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 Andover East vs Basingstoke Rural West?

      Violent crime in Andover East totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 277 in Basingstoke Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Andover East and Basingstoke Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Andover East recorded 355 crimes (now 173, a change of -51.3%). Basingstoke Rural West recorded 1,158 crimes previously (now 618, -46.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Andover East and Basingstoke Rural West?

      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. Andover East has a resolution rate of 0% and Basingstoke Rural West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Andover East and Basingstoke Rural West?

      Andover East falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Basingstoke Rural West 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 Andover East and Basingstoke Rural West?

      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 Andover East or Basingstoke Rural West on a crime map?

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

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