Denmead and Southwick vs Ringwood and Fordingbridge

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
      15/100
      Ringwood and Fordingbridge Hampshire Constabulary

      Denmead and Southwick vs Ringwood and Fordingbridge 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
      15/100
      High Crime
      Ringwood and Fordingbridge
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,619 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denmead and Southwick
      B Ringwood and Fordingbridge
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      474
      1,619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      549
      2,093
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.7%
      ↓22.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denmead and Southwick
      B Ringwood and Fordingbridge
      Violent Crime
      245 ↓1%
      672 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↓38%
      169 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓31%
      112 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑5%
      95 ↓55%
      Burglary
      13 ↓43%
      100 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓5%
      168 ↓16%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      25 ↓19%
      Public Order
      46 ↓4%
      133 ↓24%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      90 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      19 ↑12%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓42%
      18 ↓65%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denmead and Southwick safer than Ringwood and Fordingbridge?

      Denmead and Southwick has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 crimes in the last 12 months. Ringwood and Fordingbridge has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 1,619 crimes. Denmead and Southwick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denmead and Southwick vs Ringwood and Fordingbridge?

      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. Ringwood and Fordingbridge shows -22.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denmead and Southwick and Ringwood and Fordingbridge?

      In Denmead and Southwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Ringwood and Fordingbridge, it is Violent Crime (672 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denmead and Southwick and Ringwood and Fordingbridge?

      Denmead and Southwick recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ringwood and Fordingbridge recorded 169. 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge?

      Violent crime in Denmead and Southwick totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 672 in Ringwood and Fordingbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denmead and Southwick and Ringwood and Fordingbridge 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%). Ringwood and Fordingbridge recorded 2,093 crimes previously (now 1,619, -22.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denmead and Southwick and Ringwood and Fordingbridge?

      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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denmead and Southwick and Ringwood and Fordingbridge?

      Denmead and Southwick falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Ringwood and Fordingbridge 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge?

      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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge on a crime map?

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

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