Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington vs New Forest Heart

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      New Forest Heart Hampshire Constabulary

      Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington vs New Forest Heart Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,780 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      New Forest Heart
      Hampshire Constabulary
      608 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington
      B New Forest Heart
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,780
      608
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,655
      772
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↓21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington
      B New Forest Heart
      Violent Crime
      1,149 ↑4%
      215 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      286 ↑6%
      62 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      137 ↓3%
      63 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      133 ↑22%
      51 ↓47%
      Burglary
      68 ↓1%
      49 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      205 ↓5%
      43 ↓35%
      Drugs
      114 ↓17%
      11 ↓31%
      Public Order
      242 ↑13%
      46 ↓39%
      Robbery
      18 ↑20%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      307 ↑22%
      41 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓59%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↑13%
      5 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↑33%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      44 ↓20%
      9 ↑125%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Forest Heart is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington safer than New Forest Heart?

      Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,780 crimes in the last 12 months. New Forest Heart has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 608 crimes. New Forest Heart scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington vs New Forest Heart?

      Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. New Forest Heart shows -21.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington and New Forest Heart?

      In Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,149 incidents). In New Forest Heart, it is Violent Crime (215 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington and New Forest Heart?

      Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington recorded 286 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Forest Heart recorded 62. 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 Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington vs New Forest Heart?

      Violent crime in Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington totalled 1,149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 215 in New Forest Heart. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington and New Forest Heart in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington recorded 2,655 crimes (now 2,780, a change of +4.7%). New Forest Heart recorded 772 crimes previously (now 608, -21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington and New Forest Heart?

      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. Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington has a resolution rate of 25.3% and New Forest Heart has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington and New Forest Heart?

      Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. New Forest Heart 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 Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington and New Forest Heart?

      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 Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington or New Forest Heart on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hilsea, Copnor, Drayton and Farlington and New Forest Heart. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.