Cosham vs Wickham and Whiteley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Cosham Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Wickham and Whiteley Hampshire Constabulary

      Cosham vs Wickham and Whiteley 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
      20/100
      High Crime
      Wickham and Whiteley
      Hampshire Constabulary
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cosham
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,590
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,776
      734
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↓7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cosham
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Violent Crime
      1,076 ↓7%
      313 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      250 ↑5%
      80 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      163 ↓18%
      45 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      92 ↓26%
      17 ↓23%
      Burglary
      62 ↓38%
      24 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↓17%
      52 ↓24%
      Drugs
      69 ↓19%
      7 ↓30%
      Public Order
      229 ↓17%
      49 ↓26%
      Robbery
      28 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      330 ↑31%
      62 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑31%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↑14%
      6 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↓13%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓5%
      13 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wickham and Whiteley is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 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 Wickham and Whiteley?

      Cosham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,590 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickham and Whiteley has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 680 crimes. Wickham and Whiteley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cosham vs Wickham and Whiteley?

      Cosham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wickham and Whiteley shows -7.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cosham and Wickham and Whiteley?

      In Cosham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,076 incidents). In Wickham and Whiteley, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cosham and Wickham and Whiteley?

      Cosham recorded 250 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickham and Whiteley recorded 80. 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 Wickham and Whiteley?

      Violent crime in Cosham totalled 1,076 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Wickham and Whiteley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cosham and Wickham and Whiteley 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%). Wickham and Whiteley recorded 734 crimes previously (now 680, -7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cosham and Wickham and Whiteley?

      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 Wickham and Whiteley has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cosham and Wickham and Whiteley?

      Cosham falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wickham and Whiteley 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 Wickham and Whiteley?

      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 Wickham and Whiteley on a crime map?

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