Ringwood and Fordingbridge vs Romsey East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Ringwood and Fordingbridge Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Romsey East Hampshire Constabulary

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge vs Romsey East Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Ringwood and Fordingbridge
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,619 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Romsey East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      923 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.5% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ringwood and Fordingbridge
      B Romsey East
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,619
      923
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,093
      1,119
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.7%
      ↓17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ringwood and Fordingbridge
      B Romsey East
      Violent Crime
      672 ↓5%
      356 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↓18%
      116 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      112 ↓25%
      72 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↓55%
      71 ↓34%
      Burglary
      100 ↓26%
      31 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      168 ↓16%
      70 ↓17%
      Drugs
      25 ↓19%
      18 ↓36%
      Public Order
      133 ↓24%
      45 ↓26%
      Robbery
      10 ↑150%
      9 ↑125%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↓48%
      101 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓44%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓86%
      5 ↓44%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑12%
      15 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓65%
      12 ↓52%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ringwood and Fordingbridge is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ringwood and Fordingbridge safer than Romsey East?

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,619 crimes in the last 12 months. Romsey East has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 923 crimes. Ringwood and Fordingbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ringwood and Fordingbridge vs Romsey East?

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Romsey East shows -17.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Romsey East?

      In Ringwood and Fordingbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (672 incidents). In Romsey East, it is Violent Crime (356 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Romsey East?

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Romsey East recorded 116. 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge vs Romsey East?

      Violent crime in Ringwood and Fordingbridge totalled 672 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 356 in Romsey East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Romsey East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ringwood and Fordingbridge recorded 2,093 crimes (now 1,619, a change of -22.7%). Romsey East recorded 1,119 crimes previously (now 923, -17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Romsey East?

      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. Ringwood and Fordingbridge has a resolution rate of 50% and Romsey East has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Romsey East?

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Romsey East 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Romsey East?

      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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge or Romsey East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Romsey East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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