Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle
      Hampshire Constabulary
      410 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      410
      142
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      472
      255
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.1%
      ↓44.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      198 ↑13%
      53 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↓42%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓5%
      13 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓49%
      21 ↓67%
      Burglary
      31 ↓18%
      7 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓46%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      4 ↓67%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      35 ↑6%
      10 ↓55%
      Robbery
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓31%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      4
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 48/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 410 crimes in the last 12 months. West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 142 crimes. West Meon and Hambledon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Meon and Hambledon shows -44.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle and West Meon and Hambledon?

      In Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (198 incidents). In West Meon and Hambledon, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Meon and Hambledon recorded 13. 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 Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle totalled 198 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in West Meon and Hambledon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle and West Meon and Hambledon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle recorded 472 crimes (now 410, a change of -13.1%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 255 crimes previously (now 142, -44.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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. Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle has a resolution rate of 40% and West Meon and Hambledon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. West Meon and Hambledon 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 Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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 Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle or West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Butser, Clanfield and Rowlands Castle and West Meon and Hambledon. 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.