Shanklin and Ventnor vs Waterlooville South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Shanklin and Ventnor Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Waterlooville South Hampshire Constabulary

      Shanklin and Ventnor vs Waterlooville South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shanklin and Ventnor
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,068 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Waterlooville South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,171 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shanklin and Ventnor
      B Waterlooville South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,068
      1,171
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,124
      1,076
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5%
      ↑8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shanklin and Ventnor
      B Waterlooville South
      Violent Crime
      484 ↓12%
      679 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↓6%
      103 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓26%
      60 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑46%
      28 ↓40%
      Burglary
      26 ↑0%
      25 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      97 ↑3%
      57 ↓20%
      Drugs
      29 ↑21%
      24 ↑50%
      Public Order
      127 ↑32%
      93 ↓27%
      Robbery
      4 ↓56%
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      70 ↓5%
      32 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓28%
      21 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑41%
      38 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Shanklin and Ventnor is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shanklin and Ventnor safer than Waterlooville South?

      Shanklin and Ventnor has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,068 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterlooville South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,171 crimes. Shanklin and Ventnor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shanklin and Ventnor vs Waterlooville South?

      Shanklin and Ventnor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterlooville South shows +8.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shanklin and Ventnor and Waterlooville South?

      In Shanklin and Ventnor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (484 incidents). In Waterlooville South, it is Violent Crime (679 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shanklin and Ventnor and Waterlooville South?

      Shanklin and Ventnor recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterlooville South recorded 103. 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 Shanklin and Ventnor vs Waterlooville South?

      Violent crime in Shanklin and Ventnor totalled 484 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 679 in Waterlooville South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shanklin and Ventnor and Waterlooville South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shanklin and Ventnor recorded 1,124 crimes (now 1,068, a change of -5%). Waterlooville South recorded 1,076 crimes previously (now 1,171, +8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shanklin and Ventnor and Waterlooville South?

      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. Shanklin and Ventnor has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Waterlooville South has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shanklin and Ventnor and Waterlooville South?

      Shanklin and Ventnor falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Waterlooville South 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 Shanklin and Ventnor and Waterlooville South?

      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 Shanklin and Ventnor or Waterlooville South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shanklin and Ventnor and Waterlooville South. 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.