Romsey East vs Downton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Romsey East Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Downton Wiltshire Police

      Romsey East vs Downton Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Romsey East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      785 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.9% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.3% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Romsey East
      B Downton
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      785
      282
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,152
      436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.9%
      ↓35.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Romsey East
      B Downton
      Violent Crime
      309 ↓20%
      91 ↓38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↓34%
      49 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓18%
      20 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓50%
      15 ↓67%
      Burglary
      36 ↓10%
      25 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓27%
      47 ↑0%
      Drugs
      17 ↓41%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      41 ↓36%
      21 ↓28%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      0
      Shoplifting
      72 ↓57%
      6 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓70%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑75%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓64%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Downton is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Romsey East safer than Downton?

      Romsey East has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 785 crimes in the last 12 months. Downton has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 282 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Romsey East vs Downton?

      Romsey East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Downton shows -35.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Romsey East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (309 incidents). In Downton, it is Violent Crime (91 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Romsey East recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Downton recorded 49. 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 Romsey East vs Downton?

      Violent crime in Romsey East totalled 309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 91 in Downton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Romsey East recorded 1,152 crimes (now 785, a change of -31.9%). Downton recorded 436 crimes previously (now 282, -35.3%).

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

      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. Romsey East has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Downton has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Romsey East and Downton?

      Romsey East falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Downton is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Romsey East and Downton?

      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 Romsey East or Downton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Romsey East and Downton. 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.