Lymington vs Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett

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

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

      Lymington vs Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Lymington
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,314 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      34.9% 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 Lymington
      B Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,314
      3,796
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,533
      4,243
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.3%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.9%
      35.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lymington
      B Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett
      Violent Crime
      486 ↓13%
      1,556 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      176 ↑32%
      373 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓44%
      226 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓53%
      227 ↓26%
      Burglary
      82 ↓12%
      193 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓23%
      255 ↓23%
      Drugs
      12 ↓71%
      109 ↓6%
      Public Order
      118 ↓10%
      262 ↓30%
      Robbery
      10 ↑400%
      40 ↑82%
      Shoplifting
      116 ↑0%
      364 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      14 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓15%
      57 ↓37%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓13%
      55 ↑28%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑9%
      65 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lymington is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 11/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lymington safer than Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      Lymington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,314 crimes in the last 12 months. Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 3,796 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

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

      Lymington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.3% — 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 Lymington and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      In Lymington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (486 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 Lymington and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      Lymington recorded 176 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 Lymington vs Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

      Violent crime in Lymington totalled 486 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 Lymington and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lymington recorded 1,533 crimes (now 1,314, a change of -14.3%). Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett recorded 4,243 crimes previously (now 3,796, -10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lymington 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. Lymington has a resolution rate of 34.9% 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 Lymington and Portswood, Swaythling, and Bassett?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lymington 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.