Basingstoke South vs Wight Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Basingstoke South vs Wight Rural South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basingstoke South safer than Wight Rural South?
Basingstoke South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,470 crimes in the last 12 months. Wight Rural South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 420 crimes. Wight Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Basingstoke South vs Wight Rural South?
Basingstoke South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wight Rural South shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke South and Wight Rural South?
In Basingstoke South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (654 incidents). In Wight Rural South, it is Violent Crime (206 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke South and Wight Rural South?
Basingstoke South recorded 246 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wight Rural South recorded 39. 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 Wight Rural South?
Violent crime in Basingstoke South totalled 654 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 206 in Wight Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke South and Wight Rural South 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%). Wight Rural South recorded 499 crimes previously (now 420, -15.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke South and Wight Rural South?
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 Wight Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Basingstoke South and Wight Rural South?
Basingstoke South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wight Rural South 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 Wight Rural South?
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 Wight Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basingstoke South and Wight Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.