Battins and West Leigh vs Bosham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Battins and West Leigh Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Bosham Sussex Police

      Battins and West Leigh vs Bosham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Battins and West Leigh
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,219 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Bosham
      Sussex Police
      125 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Battins and West Leigh
      B Bosham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,219
      125
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,316
      160
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Battins and West Leigh
      B Bosham
      Violent Crime
      1,152 ↑20%
      51 ↑50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      270 ↓15%
      16 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      96 ↓2%
      5 ↓71%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓26%
      8 ↓67%
      Burglary
      35 ↓20%
      9 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↓23%
      12 ↑50%
      Drugs
      55 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      165 ↓29%
      12 ↓14%
      Robbery
      11 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      135 ↓41%
      6 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑21%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑10%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bosham is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Battins and West Leigh safer than Bosham?

      Battins and West Leigh has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,219 crimes in the last 12 months. Bosham has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 125 crimes. Bosham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Battins and West Leigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bosham shows -21.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Battins and West Leigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,152 incidents). In Bosham, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Battins and West Leigh recorded 270 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bosham recorded 16. 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 Bosham?

      Violent crime in Battins and West Leigh totalled 1,152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Bosham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Battins and West Leigh recorded 2,316 crimes (now 2,219, a change of -4.2%). Bosham recorded 160 crimes previously (now 125, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Battins and West Leigh and Bosham?

      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 21.9% and Bosham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Battins and West Leigh and Bosham?

      Battins and West Leigh falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Bosham is covered by Sussex Police. 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 Bosham?

      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 Bosham on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.