Bevois vs Sholing and Bitterne

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
      5/100
      Sholing and Bitterne Hampshire Constabulary

      Bevois vs Sholing and Bitterne 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
      5/100
      High Crime
      Sholing and Bitterne
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,223 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      19.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bevois
      B Sholing and Bitterne
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,770
      3,223
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,165
      2,932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.5%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      19.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bevois
      B Sholing and Bitterne
      Violent Crime
      2,035 ↑17%
      1,481 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      505 ↑21%
      313 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      293 ↑17%
      129 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      240 ↑41%
      126 ↓2%
      Burglary
      141 ↓12%
      113 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      252 ↓6%
      238 ↓5%
      Drugs
      279 ↑10%
      67 ↓16%
      Public Order
      381 ↓4%
      223 ↓6%
      Robbery
      74 ↑23%
      23 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      262 ↑21%
      385 ↑91%
      Theft from Person
      59 ↑37%
      14 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      90 ↑27%
      20 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      105 ↑62%
      46 ↓30%
      Other Crime
      54 ↓5%
      45 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sholing and Bitterne is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 5/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bevois safer than Sholing and Bitterne?

      Bevois has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,770 crimes in the last 12 months. Sholing and Bitterne has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 3,223 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bevois vs Sholing and Bitterne?

      Bevois shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sholing and Bitterne shows +9.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bevois and Sholing and Bitterne?

      In Bevois, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,035 incidents). In Sholing and Bitterne, it is Violent Crime (1,481 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bevois and Sholing and Bitterne?

      Bevois recorded 505 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sholing and Bitterne recorded 313. 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 Sholing and Bitterne?

      Violent crime in Bevois totalled 2,035 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,481 in Sholing and Bitterne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bevois and Sholing and Bitterne 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%). Sholing and Bitterne recorded 2,932 crimes previously (now 3,223, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bevois and Sholing and Bitterne?

      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 Sholing and Bitterne has 19.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bevois and Sholing and Bitterne?

      Bevois falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Sholing and Bitterne 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 Sholing and Bitterne?

      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 Sholing and Bitterne on a crime map?

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

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