Lymington vs Downton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Lymington Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Downton Wiltshire Police

      Lymington vs Downton Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Lymington
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,191 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.2% trend
      27.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.3% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lymington
      B Downton
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,191
      282
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,551
      436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.2%
      ↓35.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lymington
      B Downton
      Violent Crime
      458 ↓19%
      91 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      158 ↑14%
      49 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      68 ↓46%
      20 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓57%
      15 ↓67%
      Burglary
      67 ↓29%
      25 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓39%
      47 ↑0%
      Drugs
      11 ↓73%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      101 ↓27%
      21 ↓28%
      Robbery
      10 ↑233%
      0
      Shoplifting
      101 ↓14%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓18%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑15%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downton is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lymington safer than Downton?

      Lymington has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,191 crimes in the last 12 months. Downton has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 282 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lymington vs Downton?

      Lymington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Downton shows -35.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lymington and Downton?

      In Lymington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (458 incidents). In Downton, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lymington and Downton?

      Lymington recorded 158 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downton recorded 49. 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 Downton?

      Violent crime in Lymington totalled 458 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Downton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lymington and Downton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lymington recorded 1,551 crimes (now 1,191, a change of -23.2%). Downton recorded 436 crimes previously (now 282, -35.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lymington and Downton?

      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 27.9% and Downton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lymington and Downton?

      Lymington falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Downton is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Lymington and Downton?

      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 Downton on a crime map?

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