Gosport East vs Waterside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Gosport East Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Waterside Hampshire Constabulary

      Gosport East vs Waterside Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gosport East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,304 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Waterside
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,973 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gosport East
      B Waterside
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,304
      1,973
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,606
      2,425
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↓18.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      21.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gosport East
      B Waterside
      Violent Crime
      981 ↓3%
      1,015 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      315 ↓7%
      206 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      146 ↑4%
      94 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓25%
      60 ↓21%
      Burglary
      50 ↓31%
      81 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      141 ↓38%
      176 ↓23%
      Drugs
      79 ↓4%
      28 ↓38%
      Public Order
      210 ↑0%
      145 ↓31%
      Robbery
      15 ↑114%
      4 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      194 ↓37%
      98 ↓45%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓44%
      7 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓27%
      6 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↓23%
      25 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑30%
      28 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waterside is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gosport East safer than Waterside?

      Gosport East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,304 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterside has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,973 crimes. Waterside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gosport East vs Waterside?

      Gosport East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterside shows -18.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gosport East and Waterside?

      In Gosport East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (981 incidents). In Waterside, it is Violent Crime (1,015 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gosport East and Waterside?

      Gosport East recorded 315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterside recorded 206. 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 East vs Waterside?

      Violent crime in Gosport East totalled 981 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,015 in Waterside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gosport East and Waterside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gosport East recorded 2,606 crimes (now 2,304, a change of -11.6%). Waterside recorded 2,425 crimes previously (now 1,973, -18.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gosport East and Waterside?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Waterside has 21.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gosport East and Waterside?

      Gosport East falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Waterside 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 East and Waterside?

      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 East or Waterside on a crime map?

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

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