New Milton vs Downton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    New Milton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Downton Wiltshire Police

      New Milton vs Downton Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      New Milton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,348 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.5% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Milton
      B Downton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,348
      282
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,634
      436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.5%
      ↓35.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.8%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Milton
      B Downton
      Violent Crime
      562 ↓16%
      91 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↓16%
      49 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      67 ↓32%
      20 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↑0%
      15 ↓67%
      Burglary
      80 ↑23%
      25 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↓31%
      47 ↑0%
      Drugs
      50 ↓2%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      103 ↓26%
      21 ↓28%
      Robbery
      13 ↑30%
      0
      Shoplifting
      115 ↓35%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑43%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downton is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Milton safer than Downton?

      New Milton has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,348 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 New Milton vs Downton?

      New Milton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.5% — 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 New Milton and Downton?

      In New Milton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (562 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 New Milton and Downton?

      New Milton recorded 119 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 New Milton vs Downton?

      Violent crime in New Milton totalled 562 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 New Milton and Downton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Milton recorded 1,634 crimes (now 1,348, a change of -17.5%). Downton recorded 436 crimes previously (now 282, -35.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Milton 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. New Milton has a resolution rate of 26.8% and Downton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Milton and Downton?

      New Milton 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 New Milton 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 New Milton or Downton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both New Milton 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.