Hedge End South vs Southbourne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hedge End South vs Southbourne 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 Southbourne?
Hedge End South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,267 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hedge End South vs Southbourne?
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. Southbourne shows -38.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hedge End South and Southbourne?
In Hedge End South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (584 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hedge End South and Southbourne?
Hedge End South recorded 186 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 51. 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 Southbourne?
Violent crime in Hedge End South totalled 584 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hedge End South and Southbourne 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%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hedge End South 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. Hedge End South has a resolution rate of 34.1% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hedge End South and Southbourne?
Hedge End South 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 Hedge End South 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 Hedge End South or Southbourne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hedge End South and Southbourne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.