Fratton, Baffins vs Western Wards

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Fratton, Baffins Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Western Wards Hampshire Constabulary

      Fratton, Baffins vs Western Wards Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Fratton, Baffins
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,463 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.1% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Western Wards
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,727 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fratton, Baffins
      B Western Wards
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,463
      1,727
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,118
      1,637
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.1%
      ↑5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fratton, Baffins
      B Western Wards
      Violent Crime
      1,523 ↑21%
      811 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      323 ↓8%
      187 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      192 ↑7%
      98 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      217 ↑55%
      101 ↑77%
      Burglary
      85 ↑4%
      47 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      188 ↓18%
      107 ↓6%
      Drugs
      108 ↑24%
      42 ↑31%
      Public Order
      241 ↓12%
      115 ↓19%
      Robbery
      37 ↑16%
      13 ↑63%
      Shoplifting
      345 ↑7%
      115 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓13%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↑59%
      17 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↑46%
      37 ↑118%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑4%
      29 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Western Wards is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 6/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fratton, Baffins safer than Western Wards?

      Fratton, Baffins has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,463 crimes in the last 12 months. Western Wards has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,727 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fratton, Baffins vs Western Wards?

      Fratton, Baffins shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Western Wards shows +5.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fratton, Baffins and Western Wards?

      In Fratton, Baffins , the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,523 incidents). In Western Wards, it is Violent Crime (811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fratton, Baffins and Western Wards?

      Fratton, Baffins recorded 323 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Western Wards recorded 187. 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 Fratton, Baffins vs Western Wards?

      Violent crime in Fratton, Baffins totalled 1,523 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 811 in Western Wards. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fratton, Baffins and Western Wards in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fratton, Baffins recorded 3,118 crimes (now 3,463, a change of +11.1%). Western Wards recorded 1,637 crimes previously (now 1,727, +5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fratton, Baffins and Western Wards?

      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. Fratton, Baffins has a resolution rate of 29.6% and Western Wards has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fratton, Baffins and Western Wards?

      Fratton, Baffins falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Western Wards 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 Fratton, Baffins and Western Wards?

      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 Fratton, Baffins or Western Wards on a crime map?

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

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