Romsey Town vs Winchester Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Romsey Town Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Winchester Rural West Hampshire Constabulary

      Romsey Town vs Winchester Rural West Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Romsey Town
      Hampshire Constabulary
      958 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.2% trend
      34% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Winchester Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Romsey Town
      B Winchester Rural West
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      958
      228
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,298
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.2%
      ↓42.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Romsey Town
      B Winchester Rural West
      Violent Crime
      383 ↓15%
      98 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↓17%
      19 ↓61%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓69%
      21 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓28%
      9 ↓76%
      Burglary
      53 ↑0%
      17 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓56%
      16 ↓60%
      Drugs
      13 ↓24%
      6 ↓57%
      Public Order
      73 ↓12%
      25 ↓32%
      Robbery
      14 ↑367%
      3
      Shoplifting
      132 ↓20%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓45%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑70%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓58%
      7 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchester Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Romsey Town safer than Winchester Rural West?

      Romsey Town has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 958 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Rural West has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 228 crimes. Winchester Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Romsey Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Rural West shows -42.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Romsey Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (383 incidents). In Winchester Rural West, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Romsey Town recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Rural West recorded 19. 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 Winchester Rural West?

      Violent crime in Romsey Town totalled 383 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Winchester Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Romsey Town recorded 1,298 crimes (now 958, a change of -26.2%). Winchester Rural West recorded 396 crimes previously (now 228, -42.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Romsey Town 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 Town has a resolution rate of 34% and Winchester Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Romsey Town and Winchester Rural West?

      Romsey Town 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 Town 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 Town or Winchester Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Romsey Town 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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