Gosport East vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Gosport East Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Gosport East vs Southbourne Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Gosport East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,432 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gosport East
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,432
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,546
      438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓38.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gosport East
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      1,036 ↑2%
      93 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      335 ↑4%
      51 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      167 ↑22%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↓9%
      11 ↓69%
      Burglary
      53 ↓15%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↓30%
      33 ↓31%
      Drugs
      102 ↑36%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      211 ↑2%
      21 ↓38%
      Robbery
      19 ↑217%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      170 ↓48%
      11 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓24%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓3%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑7%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑34%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gosport East safer than Southbourne?

      Gosport East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,432 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gosport East vs Southbourne?

      Gosport East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -38.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gosport East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,036 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gosport East recorded 335 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 51. 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 Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Gosport East totalled 1,036 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gosport East recorded 2,546 crimes (now 2,432, a change of -4.5%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).

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

      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 23.8% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gosport East and Southbourne?

      Gosport East falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Southbourne is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Gosport East and Southbourne?

      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 Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gosport East and Southbourne. 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.