Gosport West vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Gosport West Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Gosport West vs Southbourne Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gosport West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,187 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.6% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gosport West
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,187
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,445
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.6%
      ↓51.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gosport West
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      1,071 ↓6%
      73 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↓16%
      34 ↓65%
      Other Theft
      148 ↑17%
      20 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓54%
      9 ↓63%
      Burglary
      38 ↓41%
      8 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↑4%
      24 ↓53%
      Drugs
      65 ↓4%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      185 ↓14%
      19 ↓30%
      Robbery
      14 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓41%
      7 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑67%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↑14%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑33%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      40 ↓35%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gosport West safer than Southbourne?

      Gosport West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,187 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 207 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gosport West vs Southbourne?

      Gosport West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -51.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gosport West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,071 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (73 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gosport West recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 34. 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 West vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Gosport West totalled 1,071 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 73 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gosport West recorded 2,445 crimes (now 2,187, a change of -10.6%). Southbourne recorded 427 crimes previously (now 207, -51.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gosport West 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 West has a resolution rate of 27.1% and Southbourne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gosport West and Southbourne?

      Gosport West 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 West 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 West or Southbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gosport West 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.