Hedge End South vs Portchester
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hedge End South vs Portchester Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hedge End South safer than Portchester?
Hedge End South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,384 crimes in the last 12 months. Portchester has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 805 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hedge End South vs Portchester?
Hedge End South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Portchester shows -13.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hedge End South and Portchester?
In Hedge End South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (619 incidents). In Portchester, it is Violent Crime (366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hedge End South and Portchester?
Hedge End South recorded 208 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portchester recorded 116. 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 Hedge End South vs Portchester?
Violent crime in Hedge End South totalled 619 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 366 in Portchester. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hedge End South and Portchester in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hedge End South recorded 1,577 crimes (now 1,384, a change of -12.2%). Portchester recorded 929 crimes previously (now 805, -13.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hedge End South and Portchester?
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. Hedge End South has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Portchester has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hedge End South and Portchester?
Hedge End South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Portchester 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 Hedge End South and Portchester?
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 Hedge End South or Portchester on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hedge End South and Portchester. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.