Ringwood and Fordingbridge vs Wickham and Whiteley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Ringwood and Fordingbridge Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Wickham and Whiteley Hampshire Constabulary

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge vs Wickham and Whiteley 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
      20/100
      High Crime
      Wickham and Whiteley
      Hampshire Constabulary
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ringwood and Fordingbridge
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,619
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,093
      734
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.7%
      ↓7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ringwood and Fordingbridge
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Violent Crime
      672 ↓5%
      313 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↓18%
      80 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      112 ↓25%
      45 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↓55%
      17 ↓23%
      Burglary
      100 ↓26%
      24 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      168 ↓16%
      52 ↓24%
      Drugs
      25 ↓19%
      7 ↓30%
      Public Order
      133 ↓24%
      49 ↓26%
      Robbery
      10 ↑150%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↓48%
      62 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓44%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓86%
      6 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑12%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓65%
      13 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ringwood and Fordingbridge safer than Wickham and Whiteley?

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,619 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge vs Wickham and Whiteley?

      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. 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Wickham and Whiteley?

      In Ringwood and Fordingbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (672 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Wickham and Whiteley?

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge recorded 169 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge vs Wickham and Whiteley?

      Violent crime in Ringwood and Fordingbridge totalled 672 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Wickham and Whiteley 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%). Wickham and Whiteley recorded 734 crimes previously (now 680, -7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ringwood and Fordingbridge 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. Ringwood and Fordingbridge has a resolution rate of 50% 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge and Wickham and Whiteley?

      Ringwood and Fordingbridge 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge 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 Ringwood and Fordingbridge or Wickham and Whiteley on a crime map?

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

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