Romsey North vs Winchester Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Romsey North Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Winchester Rural West Hampshire Constabulary

      Romsey North vs Winchester Rural West Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Romsey North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      351 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Winchester Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      258 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Romsey North
      B Winchester Rural West
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      351
      258
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      448
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.7%
      ↓34.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Romsey North
      B Winchester Rural West
      Violent Crime
      142 ↓7%
      114 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↓18%
      23 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓30%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓46%
      9 ↓78%
      Burglary
      44 ↓37%
      19 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓44%
      20 ↓47%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      6 ↓65%
      Public Order
      24 ↑14%
      28 ↓24%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑140%
      7 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchester Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 53/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Romsey North safer than Winchester Rural West?

      Romsey North has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 351 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Rural West has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 258 crimes. Winchester Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Romsey North vs Winchester Rural West?

      Romsey North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Rural West shows -34.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Romsey North and Winchester Rural West?

      In Romsey North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (142 incidents). In Winchester Rural West, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Romsey North and Winchester Rural West?

      Romsey North recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Rural West recorded 23. 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 North vs Winchester Rural West?

      Violent crime in Romsey North totalled 142 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Winchester Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Romsey North and Winchester Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Romsey North recorded 448 crimes (now 351, a change of -21.7%). Winchester Rural West recorded 395 crimes previously (now 258, -34.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Romsey North and Winchester Rural West?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 0% and Winchester Rural West has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Romsey North and Winchester Rural West?

      Romsey North falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester Rural West 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 Romsey North and Winchester Rural West?

      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 North or Winchester Rural West on a crime map?

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

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