Lymington vs Wickham and Whiteley

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
      20/100
      Wickham and Whiteley Hampshire Constabulary

      Lymington vs Wickham and Whiteley 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
      20/100
      High Crime
      Wickham and Whiteley
      Hampshire Constabulary
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lymington
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,314
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,533
      734
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.3%
      ↓7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lymington
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Violent Crime
      486 ↓13%
      313 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      176 ↑32%
      80 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓44%
      45 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓53%
      17 ↓23%
      Burglary
      82 ↓12%
      24 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓23%
      52 ↓24%
      Drugs
      12 ↓71%
      7 ↓30%
      Public Order
      118 ↓10%
      49 ↓26%
      Robbery
      10 ↑400%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      116 ↑0%
      62 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓15%
      6 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↓13%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑9%
      13 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lymington safer than Wickham and Whiteley?

      Lymington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,314 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickham and Whiteley has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 680 crimes. Wickham and Whiteley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lymington vs Wickham and Whiteley?

      Lymington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wickham and Whiteley shows -7.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lymington and Wickham and Whiteley?

      In Lymington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (486 incidents). In Wickham and Whiteley, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lymington and Wickham and Whiteley?

      Lymington recorded 176 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickham and Whiteley recorded 80. 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 Wickham and Whiteley?

      Violent crime in Lymington totalled 486 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Wickham and Whiteley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lymington and Wickham and Whiteley 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%). Wickham and Whiteley recorded 734 crimes previously (now 680, -7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lymington and Wickham and Whiteley?

      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 Wickham and Whiteley has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lymington and Wickham and Whiteley?

      Lymington falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wickham and Whiteley 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 Wickham and Whiteley?

      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 Wickham and Whiteley on a crime map?

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