Farnborough West vs Sandown and Lake

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Farnborough West Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Sandown and Lake Hampshire Constabulary

      Farnborough West vs Sandown and Lake 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sandown and Lake
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,333 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnborough West
      B Sandown and Lake
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,325
      1,333
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,418
      1,583
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.1%
      19.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnborough West
      B Sandown and Lake
      Violent Crime
      542 ↑1%
      517 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      198 ↑38%
      204 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      83 ↓21%
      65 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      91 ↓40%
      26 ↓26%
      Burglary
      44 ↓15%
      36 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓2%
      99 ↓28%
      Drugs
      34 ↑26%
      58 ↑0%
      Public Order
      100 ↓9%
      110 ↓1%
      Robbery
      6 ↓14%
      16 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↓38%
      148 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      11 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      5 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑150%
      14 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓46%
      24 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Farnborough West is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnborough West safer than Sandown and Lake?

      Farnborough West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,325 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandown and Lake has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,333 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnborough West vs Sandown and Lake?

      Farnborough West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandown and Lake shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Farnborough West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (542 incidents). In Sandown and Lake, it is Violent Crime (517 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Farnborough West recorded 198 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandown and Lake recorded 204. 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 Sandown and Lake?

      Violent crime in Farnborough West totalled 542 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 517 in Sandown and Lake. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnborough West and Sandown and Lake 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%). Sandown and Lake recorded 1,583 crimes previously (now 1,333, -15.8%).

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

      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 Sandown and Lake has 19.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnborough West and Sandown and Lake?

      Farnborough West falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Sandown and Lake 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 Sandown and Lake?

      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 Sandown and Lake on a crime map?

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

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