Denmead and Southwick vs Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Denmead and Southwick Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington Hampshire Constabulary

      Denmead and Southwick vs Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,780 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denmead and Southwick
      B Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      474
      2,780
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      549
      2,655
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.7%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denmead and Southwick
      B Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington
      Violent Crime
      245 ↓1%
      1,149 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↓38%
      286 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓31%
      137 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑5%
      133 ↑22%
      Burglary
      13 ↓43%
      68 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓5%
      205 ↓5%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      114 ↓17%
      Public Order
      46 ↓4%
      242 ↑13%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      18 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      307 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↓59%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      26 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      44 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓42%
      44 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Denmead and Southwick is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 7/100 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 Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington?

      Denmead and Southwick has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 crimes in the last 12 months. Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,780 crimes. Denmead and Southwick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denmead and Southwick vs Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington?

      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. Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denmead and Southwick and Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington?

      In Denmead and Southwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington, it is Violent Crime (1,149 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denmead and Southwick and Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington?

      Denmead and Southwick recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington recorded 286. 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 Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington?

      Violent crime in Denmead and Southwick totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,149 in Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denmead and Southwick and Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington 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%). Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington recorded 2,655 crimes previously (now 2,780, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denmead and Southwick and Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington?

      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 Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denmead and Southwick and Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington?

      Denmead and Southwick falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington 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 Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington?

      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 Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington on a crime map?

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

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