Peartree and Woolston vs Wight Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Peartree and Woolston Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Wight Rural South Hampshire Constabulary

      Peartree and Woolston vs Wight Rural South Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Peartree and Woolston
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,205 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      17% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Wight Rural South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peartree and Woolston
      B Wight Rural South
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      3,205
      420
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,142
      499
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↓15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peartree and Woolston
      B Wight Rural South
      Violent Crime
      1,523 ↑10%
      206 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      354 ↑8%
      39 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      154 ↓14%
      35 ↑35%
      Vehicle Crime
      153 ↓12%
      9 ↓25%
      Burglary
      82 ↓32%
      28 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      224 ↓7%
      36 ↓31%
      Drugs
      50 ↓38%
      17 ↑6%
      Public Order
      241 ↓11%
      31 ↓33%
      Robbery
      21 ↓36%
      1
      Shoplifting
      275 ↑45%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓31%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑27%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓26%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wight Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peartree and Woolston safer than Wight Rural South?

      Peartree and Woolston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,205 crimes in the last 12 months. Wight Rural South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 420 crimes. Wight Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peartree and Woolston vs Wight Rural South?

      Peartree and Woolston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wight Rural South shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peartree and Woolston and Wight Rural South?

      In Peartree and Woolston , the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,523 incidents). In Wight Rural South, it is Violent Crime (206 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peartree and Woolston and Wight Rural South?

      Peartree and Woolston recorded 354 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wight Rural South recorded 39. 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 Peartree and Woolston vs Wight Rural South?

      Violent crime in Peartree and Woolston totalled 1,523 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 206 in Wight Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peartree and Woolston and Wight Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peartree and Woolston recorded 3,142 crimes (now 3,205, a change of +2%). Wight Rural South recorded 499 crimes previously (now 420, -15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peartree and Woolston and Wight Rural South?

      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. Peartree and Woolston has a resolution rate of 17% and Wight Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peartree and Woolston and Wight Rural South?

      Peartree and Woolston falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wight Rural South 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 Peartree and Woolston and Wight Rural South?

      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 Peartree and Woolston or Wight Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peartree and Woolston and Wight Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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