Bitterne North vs Farnborough North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bitterne North Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Farnborough North Hampshire Constabulary

      Bitterne North vs Farnborough North Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bitterne North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,688 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.4% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Farnborough North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,411 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bitterne North
      B Farnborough North
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,688
      1,411
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,370
      1,470
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.4%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bitterne North
      B Farnborough North
      Violent Crime
      1,146 ↑16%
      677 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↑27%
      108 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓24%
      67 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      245 ↑17%
      105 ↓14%
      Burglary
      138 ↓3%
      45 ↑36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↑10%
      77 ↑13%
      Drugs
      64 ↓2%
      30 ↑43%
      Public Order
      187 ↑0%
      83 ↓30%
      Robbery
      32 ↑88%
      9 ↑29%
      Shoplifting
      266 ↑33%
      146 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓36%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑46%
      7 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑59%
      16 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓4%
      35 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Farnborough North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bitterne North safer than Farnborough North?

      Bitterne North has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,688 crimes in the last 12 months. Farnborough North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,411 crimes. Farnborough North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bitterne North vs Farnborough North?

      Bitterne North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Farnborough North shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bitterne North and Farnborough North?

      In Bitterne North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,146 incidents). In Farnborough North, it is Violent Crime (677 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bitterne North and Farnborough North?

      Bitterne North recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farnborough North recorded 108. 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 Bitterne North vs Farnborough North?

      Violent crime in Bitterne North totalled 1,146 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 677 in Farnborough North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bitterne North and Farnborough North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bitterne North recorded 2,370 crimes (now 2,688, a change of +13.4%). Farnborough North recorded 1,470 crimes previously (now 1,411, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bitterne North and Farnborough North?

      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. Bitterne North has a resolution rate of 29% and Farnborough North has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bitterne North and Farnborough North?

      Bitterne North falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Farnborough North 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 Bitterne North and Farnborough North?

      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 Bitterne North or Farnborough North on a crime map?

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

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