Gosport Central vs Sholing and Bitterne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Gosport Central Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Sholing and Bitterne Hampshire Constabulary

      Gosport Central vs Sholing and Bitterne Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Gosport Central
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,005 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Sholing and Bitterne
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,223 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      19.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gosport Central
      B Sholing and Bitterne
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,005
      3,223
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,016
      2,932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      19.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gosport Central
      B Sholing and Bitterne
      Violent Crime
      998 ↑0%
      1,481 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      216 ↑43%
      313 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      170 ↑29%
      129 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓36%
      126 ↓2%
      Burglary
      32 ↓45%
      113 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      143 ↓3%
      238 ↓5%
      Drugs
      66 ↑12%
      67 ↓16%
      Public Order
      136 ↓17%
      223 ↓6%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      23 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      92 ↓12%
      385 ↑91%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      14 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓24%
      20 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓39%
      46 ↓30%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓3%
      45 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gosport Central is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gosport Central safer than Sholing and Bitterne?

      Gosport Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,005 crimes in the last 12 months. Sholing and Bitterne has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 3,223 crimes. Gosport Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gosport Central vs Sholing and Bitterne?

      Gosport Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sholing and Bitterne shows +9.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gosport Central and Sholing and Bitterne?

      In Gosport Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (998 incidents). In Sholing and Bitterne, it is Violent Crime (1,481 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gosport Central and Sholing and Bitterne?

      Gosport Central recorded 216 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sholing and Bitterne recorded 313. 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 Gosport Central vs Sholing and Bitterne?

      Violent crime in Gosport Central totalled 998 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,481 in Sholing and Bitterne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gosport Central and Sholing and Bitterne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gosport Central recorded 2,016 crimes (now 2,005, a change of -0.6%). Sholing and Bitterne recorded 2,932 crimes previously (now 3,223, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gosport Central and Sholing and Bitterne?

      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. Gosport Central has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Sholing and Bitterne has 19.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gosport Central and Sholing and Bitterne?

      Gosport Central falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Sholing and Bitterne 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 Gosport Central and Sholing and Bitterne?

      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 Gosport Central or Sholing and Bitterne on a crime map?

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

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