Basingstoke South vs Romsey Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Basingstoke South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Romsey Town Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke South vs Romsey Town Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,470 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Romsey Town
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,124 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.1% trend
      42.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke South
      B Romsey Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,470
      1,124
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,512
      1,356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↓17.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      42.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke South
      B Romsey Town
      Violent Crime
      654 ↑6%
      470 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      246 ↓6%
      118 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓26%
      73 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓37%
      46 ↓38%
      Burglary
      40 ↑3%
      53 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↓7%
      67 ↓47%
      Drugs
      40 ↓32%
      12 ↓37%
      Public Order
      118 ↓10%
      79 ↓16%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      12 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      88 ↑10%
      142 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      9 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓15%
      22 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      B Romsey Town 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 South safer than Romsey Town?

      Basingstoke South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,470 crimes in the last 12 months. Romsey Town has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 1,124 crimes. Romsey Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke South vs Romsey Town?

      Basingstoke South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Romsey Town shows -17.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke South and Romsey Town?

      In Basingstoke South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (654 incidents). In Romsey Town, it is Violent Crime (470 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke South and Romsey Town?

      Basingstoke South recorded 246 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Romsey Town recorded 118. 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 South vs Romsey Town?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke South totalled 654 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 470 in Romsey Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke South and Romsey Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke South recorded 1,512 crimes (now 1,470, a change of -2.8%). Romsey Town recorded 1,356 crimes previously (now 1,124, -17.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke South and Romsey Town?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Romsey Town has 42.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke South and Romsey Town?

      Basingstoke South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Romsey Town 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 South and Romsey Town?

      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 South or Romsey Town on a crime map?

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

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