Denmead and Southwick vs Hart Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Denmead and Southwick Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Hart Rural South Hampshire Constabulary

      Denmead and Southwick vs Hart Rural South Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Denmead and Southwick
      Hampshire Constabulary
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      Hart Rural South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denmead and Southwick
      B Hart Rural South
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      474
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      549
      613
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.7%
      ↓30.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denmead and Southwick
      B Hart Rural South
      Violent Crime
      245 ↓1%
      172 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↓38%
      51 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓31%
      42 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑5%
      18 ↓64%
      Burglary
      13 ↓43%
      31 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓5%
      39 ↓44%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      8 ↓27%
      Public Order
      46 ↓4%
      36 ↓35%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓42%
      8 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hart Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 37/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denmead and Southwick safer than Hart Rural South?

      Denmead and Southwick has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 crimes in the last 12 months. Hart Rural South has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Hart Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denmead and Southwick vs Hart Rural South?

      Denmead and Southwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hart Rural South shows -30.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denmead and Southwick and Hart Rural South?

      In Denmead and Southwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Hart Rural South, it is Violent Crime (172 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denmead and Southwick and Hart Rural South?

      Denmead and Southwick recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hart Rural South recorded 51. 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 Denmead and Southwick vs Hart Rural South?

      Violent crime in Denmead and Southwick totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 172 in Hart Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denmead and Southwick and Hart Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denmead and Southwick recorded 549 crimes (now 474, a change of -13.7%). Hart Rural South recorded 613 crimes previously (now 425, -30.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denmead and Southwick and Hart Rural South?

      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. Denmead and Southwick has a resolution rate of 0% and Hart Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denmead and Southwick and Hart Rural South?

      Denmead and Southwick falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Hart Rural South 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 Denmead and Southwick and Hart Rural South?

      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 Denmead and Southwick or Hart Rural South on a crime map?

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

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