Battins and West Leigh vs Farnborough South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Battins and West Leigh Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Farnborough South Hampshire Constabulary

      Battins and West Leigh vs Farnborough South Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Battins and West Leigh
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,042 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Farnborough South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Battins and West Leigh
      B Farnborough South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,042
      855
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,286
      973
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Battins and West Leigh
      B Farnborough South
      Violent Crime
      1,085 ↑14%
      344 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      227 ↓27%
      111 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      81 ↓14%
      72 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓45%
      49 ↓41%
      Burglary
      32 ↓24%
      26 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      144 ↓29%
      52 ↓35%
      Drugs
      52 ↓9%
      15 ↓52%
      Public Order
      158 ↓30%
      84 ↑22%
      Robbery
      10 ↓17%
      7 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      117 ↓47%
      49 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓17%
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↓2%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      40 ↓15%
      17 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Farnborough South is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Battins and West Leigh safer than Farnborough South?

      Battins and West Leigh has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,042 crimes in the last 12 months. Farnborough South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 855 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Battins and West Leigh vs Farnborough South?

      Battins and West Leigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Farnborough South shows -12.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Battins and West Leigh and Farnborough South?

      In Battins and West Leigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,085 incidents). In Farnborough South, it is Violent Crime (344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Battins and West Leigh and Farnborough South?

      Battins and West Leigh recorded 227 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farnborough South recorded 111. 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 Battins and West Leigh vs Farnborough South?

      Violent crime in Battins and West Leigh totalled 1,085 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 344 in Farnborough South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Battins and West Leigh and Farnborough South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Battins and West Leigh recorded 2,286 crimes (now 2,042, a change of -10.7%). Farnborough South recorded 973 crimes previously (now 855, -12.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Battins and West Leigh and Farnborough 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. Battins and West Leigh has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Farnborough South has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Battins and West Leigh and Farnborough South?

      Battins and West Leigh falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Farnborough 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 Battins and West Leigh and Farnborough 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 Battins and West Leigh or Farnborough South on a crime map?

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

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