Bevois vs Charles Dickens and Nelson

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bevois Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Charles Dickens and Nelson Hampshire Constabulary

      Bevois vs Charles Dickens and Nelson Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bevois
      Hampshire Constabulary
      4,770 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.5% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Charles Dickens and Nelson
      Hampshire Constabulary
      8,059 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      29.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bevois
      B Charles Dickens and Nelson
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,770
      8,059
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,165
      8,402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.5%
      ↓4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      29.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bevois
      B Charles Dickens and Nelson
      Violent Crime
      2,035 ↑17%
      3,262 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      505 ↑21%
      943 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      293 ↑17%
      394 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      240 ↑41%
      298 ↑25%
      Burglary
      141 ↓12%
      172 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      252 ↓6%
      477 ↓8%
      Drugs
      279 ↑10%
      290 ↓21%
      Public Order
      381 ↓4%
      671 ↓17%
      Robbery
      74 ↑23%
      143 ↑86%
      Shoplifting
      262 ↑21%
      921 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      59 ↑37%
      70 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      90 ↑27%
      153 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      105 ↑62%
      150 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      54 ↓5%
      115 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bevois safer than Charles Dickens and Nelson?

      Bevois has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,770 crimes in the last 12 months. Charles Dickens and Nelson has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 8,059 crimes. Charles Dickens and Nelson scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bevois vs Charles Dickens and Nelson?

      Bevois shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Charles Dickens and Nelson shows -4.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bevois and Charles Dickens and Nelson?

      In Bevois, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,035 incidents). In Charles Dickens and Nelson, it is Violent Crime (3,262 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bevois and Charles Dickens and Nelson?

      Bevois recorded 505 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Charles Dickens and Nelson recorded 943. 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 Bevois vs Charles Dickens and Nelson?

      Violent crime in Bevois totalled 2,035 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,262 in Charles Dickens and Nelson. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bevois and Charles Dickens and Nelson in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bevois recorded 4,165 crimes (now 4,770, a change of +14.5%). Charles Dickens and Nelson recorded 8,402 crimes previously (now 8,059, -4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bevois and Charles Dickens and Nelson?

      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. Bevois has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Charles Dickens and Nelson has 29.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bevois and Charles Dickens and Nelson?

      Bevois falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Charles Dickens and Nelson 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 Bevois and Charles Dickens and Nelson?

      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 Bevois or Charles Dickens and Nelson on a crime map?

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

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