Cosham vs Lymington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Cosham Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Lymington Hampshire Constabulary

      Cosham vs Lymington Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Cosham
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,590 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Lymington
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,314 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cosham
      B Lymington
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,590
      1,314
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,776
      1,533
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↓14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      34.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cosham
      B Lymington
      Violent Crime
      1,076 ↓7%
      486 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      250 ↑5%
      176 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      163 ↓18%
      74 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      92 ↓26%
      44 ↓53%
      Burglary
      62 ↓38%
      82 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↓17%
      123 ↓23%
      Drugs
      69 ↓19%
      12 ↓71%
      Public Order
      229 ↓17%
      118 ↓10%
      Robbery
      28 ↑100%
      10 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      330 ↑31%
      116 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑31%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↑14%
      17 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↓13%
      14 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓5%
      38 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lymington is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cosham safer than Lymington?

      Cosham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,590 crimes in the last 12 months. Lymington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,314 crimes. Lymington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cosham vs Lymington?

      Cosham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lymington shows -14.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cosham and Lymington?

      In Cosham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,076 incidents). In Lymington, it is Violent Crime (486 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cosham and Lymington?

      Cosham recorded 250 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lymington recorded 176. 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 Cosham vs Lymington?

      Violent crime in Cosham totalled 1,076 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 486 in Lymington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cosham and Lymington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cosham recorded 2,776 crimes (now 2,590, a change of -6.7%). Lymington recorded 1,533 crimes previously (now 1,314, -14.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cosham and Lymington?

      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. Cosham has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Lymington has 34.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cosham and Lymington?

      Cosham falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Lymington 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 Cosham and Lymington?

      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 Cosham or Lymington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cosham and Lymington. 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.