Romsey Town vs Sholing and Bitterne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Romsey Town Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Sholing and Bitterne Hampshire Constabulary

      Romsey Town vs Sholing and Bitterne Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Romsey Town
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,124 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.1% trend
      42.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Sholing and Bitterne
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,223 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      19.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Romsey Town
      B Sholing and Bitterne
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,124
      3,223
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,356
      2,932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.1%
      ↑9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.2%
      19.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Romsey Town
      B Sholing and Bitterne
      Violent Crime
      470 ↑9%
      1,481 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↓19%
      313 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      73 ↓59%
      129 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓38%
      126 ↓2%
      Burglary
      53 ↓27%
      113 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↓47%
      238 ↓5%
      Drugs
      12 ↓37%
      67 ↓16%
      Public Order
      79 ↓16%
      223 ↓6%
      Robbery
      12 ↑200%
      23 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      142 ↓4%
      385 ↑91%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      14 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓18%
      20 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      46 ↓30%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓39%
      45 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Romsey Town is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Romsey Town safer than Sholing and Bitterne?

      Romsey Town has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,124 crimes in the last 12 months. Sholing and Bitterne has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 3,223 crimes. Romsey Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Romsey Town vs Sholing and Bitterne?

      Romsey Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sholing and Bitterne shows +9.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Romsey Town and Sholing and Bitterne?

      In Romsey Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (470 incidents). In Sholing and Bitterne, it is Violent Crime (1,481 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Romsey Town and Sholing and Bitterne?

      Romsey Town recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sholing and Bitterne recorded 313. 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 Town vs Sholing and Bitterne?

      Violent crime in Romsey Town totalled 470 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,481 in Sholing and Bitterne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Romsey Town and Sholing and Bitterne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Romsey Town recorded 1,356 crimes (now 1,124, a change of -17.1%). Sholing and Bitterne recorded 2,932 crimes previously (now 3,223, +9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Romsey Town and Sholing and Bitterne?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 42.2% and Sholing and Bitterne has 19.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Romsey Town and Sholing and Bitterne?

      Romsey Town falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Sholing and Bitterne 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 Town and Sholing and Bitterne?

      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 Town or Sholing and Bitterne on a crime map?

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

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