Paulsgrove vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Paulsgrove Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Paulsgrove vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Paulsgrove
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,628 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      119 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.2% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Paulsgrove
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,628
      119
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,498
      254
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.7%
      ↓53.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Paulsgrove
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      865 ↑7%
      52 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↓3%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑7%
      8 ↓79%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓11%
      13 ↓80%
      Burglary
      29 ↑12%
      5 ↓74%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓21%
      11 ↓35%
      Drugs
      29 ↓15%
      4 ↓43%
      Public Order
      155 ↑21%
      7 ↓67%
      Robbery
      12 ↑71%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑213%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑29%
      4
      Other Crime
      28 ↓18%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Paulsgrove safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Paulsgrove has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,628 crimes in the last 12 months. West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 119 crimes. West Meon and Hambledon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Paulsgrove vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Paulsgrove shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Meon and Hambledon shows -53.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Paulsgrove and West Meon and Hambledon?

      In Paulsgrove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (865 incidents). In West Meon and Hambledon, it is Violent Crime (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Paulsgrove and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Paulsgrove recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Meon and Hambledon recorded 12. 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 West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Paulsgrove totalled 865 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 52 in West Meon and Hambledon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Paulsgrove and West Meon and Hambledon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Paulsgrove recorded 1,498 crimes (now 1,628, a change of +8.7%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 254 crimes previously (now 119, -53.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Paulsgrove and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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 20.4% and West Meon and Hambledon has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Paulsgrove and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Paulsgrove falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. West Meon and Hambledon 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 West Meon and Hambledon?

      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 West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Paulsgrove and West Meon and Hambledon. 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.