Farnborough West vs Lymington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Farnborough West Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Lymington Hampshire Constabulary

      Farnborough West vs Lymington Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Farnborough West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,325 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      33.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Lymington
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,314 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnborough West
      B Lymington
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,325
      1,314
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,418
      1,533
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.1%
      34.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnborough West
      B Lymington
      Violent Crime
      542 ↑1%
      486 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      198 ↑38%
      176 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      83 ↓21%
      74 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      91 ↓40%
      44 ↓53%
      Burglary
      44 ↓15%
      82 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓2%
      123 ↓23%
      Drugs
      34 ↑26%
      12 ↓71%
      Public Order
      100 ↓9%
      118 ↓10%
      Robbery
      6 ↓14%
      10 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↓38%
      116 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      17 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑150%
      14 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓46%
      38 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lymington is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnborough West safer than Lymington?

      Farnborough West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,325 crimes in the last 12 months. Lymington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,314 crimes. Lymington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnborough West vs Lymington?

      Farnborough West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lymington shows -14.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnborough West and Lymington?

      In Farnborough West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (542 incidents). In Lymington, it is Violent Crime (486 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnborough West and Lymington?

      Farnborough West recorded 198 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lymington recorded 176. 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 West vs Lymington?

      Violent crime in Farnborough West totalled 542 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 486 in Lymington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnborough West and Lymington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnborough West recorded 1,418 crimes (now 1,325, a change of -6.6%). Lymington recorded 1,533 crimes previously (now 1,314, -14.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnborough West and Lymington?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 33.1% and Lymington has 34.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnborough West and Lymington?

      Farnborough West falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Lymington 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 West and Lymington?

      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 West or Lymington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farnborough West and Lymington. 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.