East Cowes and Wootton vs Waterlooville South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    East Cowes and Wootton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Waterlooville South Hampshire Constabulary

      East Cowes and Wootton vs Waterlooville South Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      East Cowes and Wootton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Waterlooville South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,171 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Cowes and Wootton
      B Waterlooville South
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      718
      1,171
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      758
      1,076
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↑8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Cowes and Wootton
      B Waterlooville South
      Violent Crime
      322 ↓13%
      679 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑45%
      103 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓29%
      60 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      28 ↓40%
      Burglary
      15 ↓35%
      25 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↓17%
      57 ↓20%
      Drugs
      18 ↑38%
      24 ↑50%
      Public Order
      64 ↓12%
      93 ↓27%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      83 ↑17%
      32 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑250%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      21 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑6%
      38 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Cowes and Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Cowes and Wootton safer than Waterlooville South?

      East Cowes and Wootton has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterlooville South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,171 crimes. East Cowes and Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Cowes and Wootton vs Waterlooville South?

      East Cowes and Wootton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterlooville South shows +8.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Cowes and Wootton and Waterlooville South?

      In East Cowes and Wootton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (322 incidents). In Waterlooville South, it is Violent Crime (679 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Cowes and Wootton and Waterlooville South?

      East Cowes and Wootton recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterlooville South recorded 103. 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 East Cowes and Wootton vs Waterlooville South?

      Violent crime in East Cowes and Wootton totalled 322 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 679 in Waterlooville South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Cowes and Wootton and Waterlooville South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Cowes and Wootton recorded 758 crimes (now 718, a change of -5.3%). Waterlooville South recorded 1,076 crimes previously (now 1,171, +8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Cowes and Wootton and Waterlooville 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. East Cowes and Wootton has a resolution rate of 25% and Waterlooville South has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Cowes and Wootton and Waterlooville South?

      East Cowes and Wootton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Waterlooville 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 East Cowes and Wootton and Waterlooville 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 East Cowes and Wootton or Waterlooville South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Cowes and Wootton and Waterlooville 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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