Basingstoke West vs Western Wards

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
      6/100
      Western Wards Hampshire Constabulary

      Basingstoke West vs Western Wards 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Western Wards
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,727 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basingstoke West
      B Western Wards
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,487
      1,727
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,657
      1,637
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basingstoke West
      B Western Wards
      Violent Crime
      1,219 ↓4%
      811 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      286 ↓14%
      187 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      132 ↑6%
      98 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓55%
      101 ↑77%
      Burglary
      115 ↑19%
      47 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↓2%
      107 ↓6%
      Drugs
      59 ↑2%
      42 ↑31%
      Public Order
      233 ↓7%
      115 ↓19%
      Robbery
      13 ↑8%
      13 ↑63%
      Shoplifting
      81 ↓15%
      115 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓25%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓23%
      17 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑80%
      37 ↑118%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓28%
      29 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Basingstoke West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basingstoke West safer than Western Wards?

      Basingstoke West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,487 crimes in the last 12 months. Western Wards has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,727 crimes. Basingstoke West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basingstoke West vs Western Wards?

      Basingstoke West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Western Wards shows +5.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Basingstoke West and Western Wards?

      In Basingstoke West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,219 incidents). In Western Wards, it is Violent Crime (811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basingstoke West and Western Wards?

      Basingstoke West recorded 286 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Western Wards recorded 187. 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 Western Wards?

      Violent crime in Basingstoke West totalled 1,219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 811 in Western Wards. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Basingstoke West and Western Wards 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%). Western Wards recorded 1,637 crimes previously (now 1,727, +5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basingstoke West and Western Wards?

      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 Western Wards has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basingstoke West and Western Wards?

      Basingstoke West falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Western Wards 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 Western Wards?

      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 Western Wards on a crime map?

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

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