Hedge End South vs Winchester Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Hedge End South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Winchester Rural West Hampshire Constabulary

      Hedge End South vs Winchester Rural West Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Hedge End South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,267 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.7% trend
      34.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Winchester Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hedge End South
      B Winchester Rural West
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,267
      258
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,598
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.7%
      ↓34.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hedge End South
      B Winchester Rural West
      Violent Crime
      584 ↓12%
      114 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      186 ↓24%
      23 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      86 ↓17%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓50%
      9 ↓78%
      Burglary
      42 ↓33%
      19 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↓2%
      20 ↓47%
      Drugs
      29 ↑0%
      6 ↓65%
      Public Order
      99 ↓27%
      28 ↓24%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      3
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓67%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓9%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchester Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 13/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hedge End South safer than Winchester Rural West?

      Hedge End South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,267 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Rural West has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 258 crimes. Winchester Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hedge End South vs Winchester Rural West?

      Hedge End South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Rural West shows -34.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hedge End South and Winchester Rural West?

      In Hedge End South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (584 incidents). In Winchester Rural West, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hedge End South and Winchester Rural West?

      Hedge End South recorded 186 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Rural West recorded 23. 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 Winchester Rural West?

      Violent crime in Hedge End South totalled 584 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Winchester Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hedge End South and Winchester Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hedge End South recorded 1,598 crimes (now 1,267, a change of -20.7%). Winchester Rural West recorded 395 crimes previously (now 258, -34.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hedge End South and Winchester Rural West?

      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 34.1% and Winchester Rural West has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hedge End South and Winchester Rural West?

      Hedge End South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester Rural West 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 Winchester Rural West?

      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 Winchester Rural West on a crime map?

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

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