Charles Dickens and Nelson vs East Cowes and Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Charles Dickens and Nelson Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      East Cowes and Wootton Hampshire Constabulary

      Charles Dickens and Nelson vs East Cowes and Wootton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Charles Dickens and Nelson
      Hampshire Constabulary
      8,059 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      East Cowes and Wootton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Charles Dickens and Nelson
      B East Cowes and Wootton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,059
      718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,402
      758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.1%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Charles Dickens and Nelson
      B East Cowes and Wootton
      Violent Crime
      3,262 ↓2%
      322 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      943 ↑2%
      90 ↑45%
      Other Theft
      394 ↓17%
      30 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      298 ↑25%
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      172 ↓18%
      15 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      477 ↓8%
      50 ↓17%
      Drugs
      290 ↓21%
      18 ↑38%
      Public Order
      671 ↓17%
      64 ↓12%
      Robbery
      143 ↑86%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      921 ↑1%
      83 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      70 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      153 ↓8%
      7 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      150 ↓15%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      115 ↓14%
      19 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Cowes and Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Charles Dickens and Nelson safer than East Cowes and Wootton?

      Charles Dickens and Nelson has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,059 crimes in the last 12 months. East Cowes and Wootton has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 718 crimes. East Cowes and Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Charles Dickens and Nelson vs East Cowes and Wootton?

      Charles Dickens and Nelson shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Cowes and Wootton shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Charles Dickens and Nelson and East Cowes and Wootton?

      In Charles Dickens and Nelson, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,262 incidents). In East Cowes and Wootton, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Charles Dickens and Nelson and East Cowes and Wootton?

      Charles Dickens and Nelson recorded 943 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Cowes and Wootton recorded 90. 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 Charles Dickens and Nelson vs East Cowes and Wootton?

      Violent crime in Charles Dickens and Nelson totalled 3,262 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in East Cowes and Wootton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Charles Dickens and Nelson and East Cowes and Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charles Dickens and Nelson recorded 8,402 crimes (now 8,059, a change of -4.1%). East Cowes and Wootton recorded 758 crimes previously (now 718, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charles Dickens and Nelson and East Cowes and Wootton?

      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. Charles Dickens and Nelson has a resolution rate of 29.9% and East Cowes and Wootton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Charles Dickens and Nelson and East Cowes and Wootton?

      Charles Dickens and Nelson falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. East Cowes and Wootton 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 Charles Dickens and Nelson and East Cowes and Wootton?

      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 Charles Dickens and Nelson or East Cowes and Wootton on a crime map?

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

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