Basingstoke South vs Winchester Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Basingstoke South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Winchester Rural North Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke South vs Winchester Rural North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,385 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Winchester Rural North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      211 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke South
      B Winchester Rural North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,385
      211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,516
      413
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke South
      B Winchester Rural North
      Violent Crime
      585 ↓2%
      86 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓18%
      8 ↓70%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓7%
      44 ↑22%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓31%
      14 ↓75%
      Burglary
      41 ↑14%
      14 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↓8%
      12 ↓56%
      Drugs
      35 ↓38%
      5 ↓69%
      Public Order
      99 ↓25%
      18 ↓47%
      Robbery
      14 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      107 ↑11%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓29%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑23%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓6%
      4 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchester Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke South safer than Winchester Rural North?

      Basingstoke South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,385 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Rural North has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 211 crimes. Winchester Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke South vs Winchester Rural North?

      Basingstoke South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Rural North shows -48.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke South and Winchester Rural North?

      In Basingstoke South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (585 incidents). In Winchester Rural North, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke South and Winchester Rural North?

      Basingstoke South recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Rural North recorded 8. 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 Winchester Rural North?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke South totalled 585 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Winchester Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke South and Winchester Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke South recorded 1,516 crimes (now 1,385, a change of -8.6%). Winchester Rural North recorded 413 crimes previously (now 211, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke South and Winchester Rural 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 South has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Winchester Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke South and Winchester Rural North?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basingstoke South and Winchester Rural 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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