Hart Rural South vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Hart Rural South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Hart Rural South vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Hart Rural South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      236 crimes / 12m
      ↓58.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      82 crimes / 12m
      ↓66.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hart Rural South
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      236
      82
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      568
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58.5%
      ↓66.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hart Rural South
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      102 ↓56%
      42 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓58%
      5 ↓79%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓58%
      7 ↓81%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓71%
      5 ↓91%
      Burglary
      17 ↓56%
      3 ↓81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓67%
      8 ↓50%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      1 ↓89%
      Public Order
      16 ↓70%
      4 ↓79%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓71%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      4
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 66/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hart Rural South safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Hart Rural South has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 236 crimes in the last 12 months. West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 82 crimes. West Meon and Hambledon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hart Rural South vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Hart Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Meon and Hambledon shows -66.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hart Rural South and West Meon and Hambledon?

      In Hart Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In West Meon and Hambledon, it is Violent Crime (42 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hart Rural South and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Hart Rural South recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Meon and Hambledon recorded 5. 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 Hart Rural South vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Hart Rural South totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 42 in West Meon and Hambledon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hart Rural South and West Meon and Hambledon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hart Rural South recorded 568 crimes (now 236, a change of -58.5%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 242 crimes previously (now 82, -66.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hart Rural South and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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. Hart Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and West Meon and Hambledon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hart Rural South and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Hart Rural South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. West Meon and Hambledon 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 Hart Rural South and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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 Hart Rural South or West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hart Rural South and West Meon and Hambledon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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