Basingstoke Rural West vs Pewsey East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Basingstoke Rural West Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Pewsey East Wiltshire Police

      Basingstoke Rural West vs Pewsey East Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Basingstoke Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      618 crimes / 12m
      ↓46.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Pewsey East
      Wiltshire Police
      133 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke Rural West
      B Pewsey East
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      618
      133
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,158
      178
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓46.6%
      ↓25.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke Rural West
      B Pewsey East
      Violent Crime
      277 ↓33%
      52 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↓47%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓65%
      6 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓78%
      12 ↓20%
      Burglary
      63 ↓46%
      9 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↓58%
      19 ↓21%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      52 ↓49%
      13 ↓43%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓42%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pewsey East is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 29/100 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 Pewsey East?

      Basingstoke Rural West has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 618 crimes in the last 12 months. Pewsey East has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 133 crimes. Pewsey East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Basingstoke Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -46.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pewsey East shows -25.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Basingstoke Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (277 incidents). In Pewsey East, it is Violent Crime (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Basingstoke Rural West recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pewsey East recorded 15. 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 Pewsey East?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke Rural West totalled 277 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 52 in Pewsey East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke Rural West recorded 1,158 crimes (now 618, a change of -46.6%). Pewsey East recorded 178 crimes previously (now 133, -25.3%).

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

      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 33.3% and Pewsey East has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke Rural West and Pewsey East?

      Basingstoke Rural West falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Pewsey East is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Basingstoke Rural West and Pewsey East?

      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 Pewsey East on a crime map?

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

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