Paulsgrove vs Sandown and Lake

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Paulsgrove Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Sandown and Lake Hampshire Constabulary

      Paulsgrove vs Sandown and Lake Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Paulsgrove
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,481 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sandown and Lake
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,333 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Paulsgrove
      B Sandown and Lake
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,481
      1,333
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,486
      1,583
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↓15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      19.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Paulsgrove
      B Sandown and Lake
      Violent Crime
      812 ↑5%
      517 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↓26%
      204 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      86 ↓3%
      65 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓22%
      26 ↓26%
      Burglary
      24 ↓4%
      36 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓31%
      99 ↓28%
      Drugs
      30 ↓23%
      58 ↑0%
      Public Order
      128 ↑1%
      110 ↓1%
      Robbery
      9 ↑13%
      16 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      75 ↑213%
      148 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓44%
      11 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      5 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑72%
      14 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓15%
      24 ↑26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sandown and Lake is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Paulsgrove safer than Sandown and Lake?

      Paulsgrove has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,481 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandown and Lake has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,333 crimes. Sandown and Lake scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Paulsgrove vs Sandown and Lake?

      Paulsgrove shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandown and Lake shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Paulsgrove and Sandown and Lake?

      In Paulsgrove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (812 incidents). In Sandown and Lake, it is Violent Crime (517 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Paulsgrove and Sandown and Lake?

      Paulsgrove recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandown and Lake recorded 204. 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 Paulsgrove vs Sandown and Lake?

      Violent crime in Paulsgrove totalled 812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 517 in Sandown and Lake. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Paulsgrove and Sandown and Lake in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Paulsgrove recorded 1,486 crimes (now 1,481, a change of -0.3%). Sandown and Lake recorded 1,583 crimes previously (now 1,333, -15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Paulsgrove and Sandown and Lake?

      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. Paulsgrove has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Sandown and Lake has 19.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Paulsgrove and Sandown and Lake?

      Paulsgrove falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Sandown and Lake 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 Paulsgrove and Sandown and Lake?

      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 Paulsgrove or Sandown and Lake on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Paulsgrove and Sandown and Lake. 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.