Hayling Island vs Lymington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Hayling Island Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Lymington Hampshire Constabulary

      Hayling Island vs Lymington Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Hayling Island
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,029 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      40% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Lymington
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,314 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      34.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hayling Island
      B Lymington
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,029
      1,314
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,191
      1,533
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.6%
      ↓14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40%
      34.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hayling Island
      B Lymington
      Violent Crime
      510 ↓3%
      486 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓29%
      176 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      78 ↑7%
      74 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓43%
      44 ↓53%
      Burglary
      22 ↓51%
      82 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↓31%
      123 ↓23%
      Drugs
      21 ↑0%
      12 ↓71%
      Public Order
      73 ↓22%
      118 ↓10%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      10 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↓8%
      116 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓23%
      17 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑113%
      14 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓31%
      38 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hayling Island is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hayling Island safer than Lymington?

      Hayling Island has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,029 crimes in the last 12 months. Lymington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,314 crimes. Hayling Island scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hayling Island vs Lymington?

      Hayling Island shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lymington shows -14.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hayling Island and Lymington?

      In Hayling Island, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (510 incidents). In Lymington, it is Violent Crime (486 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hayling Island and Lymington?

      Hayling Island recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lymington recorded 176. 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 Hayling Island vs Lymington?

      Violent crime in Hayling Island totalled 510 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 486 in Lymington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hayling Island and Lymington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hayling Island recorded 1,191 crimes (now 1,029, a change of -13.6%). Lymington recorded 1,533 crimes previously (now 1,314, -14.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hayling Island and Lymington?

      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. Hayling Island has a resolution rate of 40% and Lymington has 34.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hayling Island and Lymington?

      Hayling Island falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Lymington 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 Hayling Island and Lymington?

      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 Hayling Island or Lymington on a crime map?

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

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