Basingstoke West vs Shanklin and Ventnor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Basingstoke West Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Shanklin and Ventnor Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke West vs Shanklin and Ventnor Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Basingstoke West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shanklin and Ventnor
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,068 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke West
      B Shanklin and Ventnor
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,487
      1,068
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,657
      1,124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke West
      B Shanklin and Ventnor
      Violent Crime
      1,219 ↓4%
      484 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      286 ↓14%
      107 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      132 ↑6%
      63 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓55%
      19 ↑46%
      Burglary
      115 ↑19%
      26 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↓2%
      97 ↑3%
      Drugs
      59 ↑2%
      29 ↑21%
      Public Order
      233 ↓7%
      127 ↑32%
      Robbery
      13 ↑8%
      4 ↓56%
      Shoplifting
      81 ↓15%
      70 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓25%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓23%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑80%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓28%
      24 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shanklin and Ventnor is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke West safer than Shanklin and Ventnor?

      Basingstoke West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,487 crimes in the last 12 months. Shanklin and Ventnor has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,068 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke West vs Shanklin and Ventnor?

      Basingstoke West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shanklin and Ventnor shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke West and Shanklin and Ventnor?

      In Basingstoke West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,219 incidents). In Shanklin and Ventnor, it is Violent Crime (484 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke West and Shanklin and Ventnor?

      Basingstoke West recorded 286 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shanklin and Ventnor recorded 107. 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 West vs Shanklin and Ventnor?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke West totalled 1,219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 484 in Shanklin and Ventnor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke West and Shanklin and Ventnor in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basingstoke West recorded 2,657 crimes (now 2,487, a change of -6.4%). Shanklin and Ventnor recorded 1,124 crimes previously (now 1,068, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke West and Shanklin and Ventnor?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Shanklin and Ventnor has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke West and Shanklin and Ventnor?

      Basingstoke West falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Shanklin and Ventnor 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 West and Shanklin and Ventnor?

      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 West or Shanklin and Ventnor on a crime map?

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

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