Bishops Waltham and Soberton vs Fareham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Bishops Waltham and Soberton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Fareham Hampshire Constabulary

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton vs Fareham Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Bishops Waltham and Soberton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Fareham
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,859 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishops Waltham and Soberton
      B Fareham
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      549
      2,859
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      539
      3,224
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.9%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      32.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishops Waltham and Soberton
      B Fareham
      Violent Crime
      287 ↑4%
      1,288 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↓7%
      341 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑6%
      128 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑3%
      57 ↓54%
      Burglary
      13 ↓43%
      68 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑6%
      171 ↓29%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      111 ↑29%
      Public Order
      41 ↑8%
      231 ↓26%
      Robbery
      2
      27 ↑108%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑0%
      282 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      14 ↓39%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      45 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑100%
      46 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑0%
      50 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishops Waltham and Soberton is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishops Waltham and Soberton safer than Fareham?

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Fareham has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,859 crimes. Bishops Waltham and Soberton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishops Waltham and Soberton vs Fareham?

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fareham shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Fareham?

      In Bishops Waltham and Soberton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In Fareham, it is Violent Crime (1,288 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Fareham?

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fareham recorded 341. 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 Bishops Waltham and Soberton vs Fareham?

      Violent crime in Bishops Waltham and Soberton totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,288 in Fareham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Fareham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishops Waltham and Soberton recorded 539 crimes (now 549, a change of +1.9%). Fareham recorded 3,224 crimes previously (now 2,859, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Fareham?

      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. Bishops Waltham and Soberton has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Fareham has 32.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Fareham?

      Bishops Waltham and Soberton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Fareham 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 Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Fareham?

      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 Bishops Waltham and Soberton or Fareham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishops Waltham and Soberton and Fareham. 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.