Liss vs Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Liss Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett Hampshire Constabulary

      Liss vs Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Liss
      Hampshire Constabulary
      295 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,796 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Liss
      B Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      295
      3,796
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      374
      4,243
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      35.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Liss
      B Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett
      Violent Crime
      144 ↓14%
      1,556 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓50%
      373 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓45%
      226 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓37%
      227 ↓26%
      Burglary
      19 ↑0%
      193 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓11%
      255 ↓23%
      Drugs
      9 ↓18%
      109 ↓6%
      Public Order
      32 ↑7%
      262 ↓30%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      40 ↑82%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      364 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      14 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      57 ↓37%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      55 ↑28%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓58%
      65 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Liss is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Liss safer than Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      Liss has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 295 crimes in the last 12 months. Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 3,796 crimes. Liss scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Liss vs Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      Liss shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett shows -10.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Liss and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      In Liss, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (144 incidents). In Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett, it is Violent Crime (1,556 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Liss and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      Liss recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett recorded 373. 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 Liss vs Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      Violent crime in Liss totalled 144 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,556 in Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Liss and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Liss recorded 374 crimes (now 295, a change of -21.1%). Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett recorded 4,243 crimes previously (now 3,796, -10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Liss and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      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. Liss has a resolution rate of 0% and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett has 35.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Liss and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      Liss falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett 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 Liss and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      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 Liss or Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Liss and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett. 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.