Basingstoke South vs Shirley and Freemantle

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
      7/100
      Shirley and Freemantle Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke South vs Shirley and Freemantle 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shirley and Freemantle
      Hampshire Constabulary
      5,046 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke South
      B Shirley and Freemantle
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,470
      5,046
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,512
      4,730
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↑6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      29.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke South
      B Shirley and Freemantle
      Violent Crime
      654 ↑6%
      2,077 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      246 ↓6%
      450 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓26%
      294 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓37%
      243 ↓4%
      Burglary
      40 ↑3%
      181 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↓7%
      327 ↑5%
      Drugs
      40 ↓32%
      236 ↓5%
      Public Order
      118 ↓10%
      470 ↓2%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      83 ↑98%
      Shoplifting
      88 ↑10%
      399 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      22 ↓39%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      71 ↑27%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      115 ↑69%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓15%
      78 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Basingstoke South is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke South safer than Shirley and Freemantle?

      Basingstoke South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,470 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirley and Freemantle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,046 crimes. Basingstoke South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke South vs Shirley and Freemantle?

      Basingstoke South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shirley and Freemantle shows +6.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke South and Shirley and Freemantle?

      In Basingstoke South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (654 incidents). In Shirley and Freemantle, it is Violent Crime (2,077 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke South and Shirley and Freemantle?

      Basingstoke South recorded 246 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirley and Freemantle recorded 450. 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 Shirley and Freemantle?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke South totalled 654 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,077 in Shirley and Freemantle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke South and Shirley and Freemantle 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%). Shirley and Freemantle recorded 4,730 crimes previously (now 5,046, +6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke South and Shirley and Freemantle?

      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 Shirley and Freemantle has 29.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke South and Shirley and Freemantle?

      Basingstoke South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Shirley and Freemantle 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 Shirley and Freemantle?

      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 Shirley and Freemantle on a crime map?

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

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