Portchester vs Wickham and Whiteley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Portchester Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Wickham and Whiteley Hampshire Constabulary

      Portchester vs Wickham and Whiteley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Portchester
      Hampshire Constabulary
      805 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      20.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Wickham and Whiteley
      Hampshire Constabulary
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Portchester
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      805
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      734
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↓7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Portchester
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Violent Crime
      366 ↓3%
      313 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑2%
      80 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      47 ↓22%
      45 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓30%
      17 ↓23%
      Burglary
      12 ↓56%
      24 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑46%
      52 ↓24%
      Drugs
      14 ↓13%
      7 ↓30%
      Public Order
      57 ↓36%
      49 ↓26%
      Robbery
      8 ↑700%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      65 ↓51%
      62 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      6 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓21%
      13 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wickham and Whiteley is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Portchester safer than Wickham and Whiteley?

      Portchester has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 805 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickham and Whiteley has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 680 crimes. Wickham and Whiteley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Portchester vs Wickham and Whiteley?

      Portchester shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wickham and Whiteley shows -7.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Portchester and Wickham and Whiteley?

      In Portchester, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (366 incidents). In Wickham and Whiteley, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Portchester and Wickham and Whiteley?

      Portchester recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickham and Whiteley recorded 80. 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 Portchester vs Wickham and Whiteley?

      Violent crime in Portchester totalled 366 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Wickham and Whiteley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Portchester and Wickham and Whiteley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Portchester recorded 929 crimes (now 805, a change of -13.4%). Wickham and Whiteley recorded 734 crimes previously (now 680, -7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Portchester and Wickham and Whiteley?

      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. Portchester has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Wickham and Whiteley has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Portchester and Wickham and Whiteley?

      Portchester falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wickham and Whiteley 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 Portchester and Wickham and Whiteley?

      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 Portchester or Wickham and Whiteley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Portchester and Wickham and Whiteley. 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.