Shirley and Freemantle vs St Thomas

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Shirley and Freemantle Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      St Thomas Hampshire Constabulary

      Shirley and Freemantle vs St Thomas Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shirley and Freemantle
      Hampshire Constabulary
      5,046 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Thomas
      Hampshire Constabulary
      3,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shirley and Freemantle
      B St Thomas
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,046
      3,686
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,730
      2,526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.7%
      ↑45.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      27.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shirley and Freemantle
      B St Thomas
      Violent Crime
      2,077 ↑15%
      1,442 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      450 ↑25%
      400 ↑79%
      Other Theft
      294 ↑24%
      263 ↑78%
      Vehicle Crime
      243 ↓4%
      132 ↑55%
      Burglary
      181 ↑3%
      101 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      327 ↑5%
      214 ↑8%
      Drugs
      236 ↓5%
      163 ↑50%
      Public Order
      470 ↓2%
      298 ↑38%
      Robbery
      83 ↑98%
      63 ↑117%
      Shoplifting
      399 ↓33%
      386 ↑65%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓39%
      28 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      71 ↑27%
      73 ↑26%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑69%
      69 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      78 ↑18%
      54 ↑93%
      Overall Verdict
      A Shirley and Freemantle is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shirley and Freemantle safer than St Thomas?

      Shirley and Freemantle has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,046 crimes in the last 12 months. St Thomas has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,686 crimes. Shirley and Freemantle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shirley and Freemantle vs St Thomas?

      Shirley and Freemantle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Thomas shows +45.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shirley and Freemantle and St Thomas?

      In Shirley and Freemantle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,077 incidents). In St Thomas, it is Violent Crime (1,442 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shirley and Freemantle and St Thomas?

      Shirley and Freemantle recorded 450 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Thomas recorded 400. 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 Shirley and Freemantle vs St Thomas?

      Violent crime in Shirley and Freemantle totalled 2,077 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,442 in St Thomas. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shirley and Freemantle and St Thomas in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shirley and Freemantle recorded 4,730 crimes (now 5,046, a change of +6.7%). St Thomas recorded 2,526 crimes previously (now 3,686, +45.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shirley and Freemantle and St Thomas?

      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. Shirley and Freemantle has a resolution rate of 29.1% and St Thomas has 27.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shirley and Freemantle and St Thomas?

      Shirley and Freemantle falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. St Thomas 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 Shirley and Freemantle and St Thomas?

      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 Shirley and Freemantle or St Thomas on a crime map?

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

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