Farnborough North vs Portchester

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Farnborough North Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Portchester Hampshire Constabulary

      Farnborough North vs Portchester Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Farnborough North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,411 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Portchester
      Hampshire Constabulary
      805 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnborough North
      B Portchester
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,411
      805
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,470
      929
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓13.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnborough North
      B Portchester
      Violent Crime
      677 ↑23%
      366 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↓9%
      116 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      67 ↑20%
      47 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↓14%
      21 ↓30%
      Burglary
      45 ↑36%
      12 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↑13%
      54 ↑46%
      Drugs
      30 ↑43%
      14 ↓13%
      Public Order
      83 ↓30%
      57 ↓36%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      146 ↓55%
      65 ↓51%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑0%
      3 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑100%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑9%
      19 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Portchester is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnborough North safer than Portchester?

      Farnborough North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Portchester has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 805 crimes. Portchester scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnborough North vs Portchester?

      Farnborough North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Portchester shows -13.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnborough North and Portchester?

      In Farnborough North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (677 incidents). In Portchester, it is Violent Crime (366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnborough North and Portchester?

      Farnborough North recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portchester recorded 116. 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 Farnborough North vs Portchester?

      Violent crime in Farnborough North totalled 677 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 366 in Portchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnborough North and Portchester in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnborough North recorded 1,470 crimes (now 1,411, a change of -4%). Portchester recorded 929 crimes previously (now 805, -13.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnborough North and Portchester?

      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. Farnborough North has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Portchester has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnborough North and Portchester?

      Farnborough North falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Portchester 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 Farnborough North and Portchester?

      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 Farnborough North or Portchester on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farnborough North and Portchester. 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.