Basingstoke Rural West vs Bitterne North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Basingstoke Rural West Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Bitterne North Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke Rural West vs Bitterne North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      814 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bitterne North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,688 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.4% trend
      29% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke Rural West
      B Bitterne North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      814
      2,688
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,128
      2,370
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.8%
      ↑13.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke Rural West
      B Bitterne North
      Violent Crime
      346 ↓15%
      1,146 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓5%
      213 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓49%
      102 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓71%
      245 ↑17%
      Burglary
      90 ↓22%
      138 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↓48%
      170 ↑10%
      Drugs
      7 ↓36%
      64 ↓2%
      Public Order
      66 ↓35%
      187 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      32 ↑88%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓31%
      266 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      19 ↑46%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      51 ↑59%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓15%
      46 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Basingstoke Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke Rural West safer than Bitterne North?

      Basingstoke Rural West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 814 crimes in the last 12 months. Bitterne North has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 2,688 crimes. Basingstoke Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke Rural West vs Bitterne North?

      Basingstoke Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bitterne North shows +13.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke Rural West and Bitterne North?

      In Basingstoke Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (346 incidents). In Bitterne North, it is Violent Crime (1,146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke Rural West and Bitterne North?

      Basingstoke Rural West recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bitterne North recorded 213. 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 West vs Bitterne North?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke Rural West totalled 346 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,146 in Bitterne North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke Rural West and Bitterne North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke Rural West recorded 1,128 crimes (now 814, a change of -27.8%). Bitterne North recorded 2,370 crimes previously (now 2,688, +13.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke Rural West and Bitterne 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 West has a resolution rate of 0% and Bitterne North has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke Rural West and Bitterne North?

      Basingstoke Rural West falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Bitterne 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 West and Bitterne 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 West or Bitterne North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basingstoke Rural West and Bitterne 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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