Waterlooville South vs Southbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Waterlooville South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Southbourne Sussex Police

      Waterlooville South vs Southbourne Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Waterlooville South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,245 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.8% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Southbourne
      Sussex Police
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterlooville South
      B Southbourne
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,245
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,085
      438
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.8%
      ↓38.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterlooville South
      B Southbourne
      Violent Crime
      691 ↑18%
      93 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↑23%
      51 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      68 ↑13%
      24 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓10%
      11 ↓69%
      Burglary
      29 ↑21%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↓16%
      33 ↓31%
      Drugs
      28 ↑40%
      2 ↓75%
      Public Order
      99 ↓17%
      21 ↓38%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↑122%
      11 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑125%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑170%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑13%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbourne is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterlooville South safer than Southbourne?

      Waterlooville South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,245 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbourne has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Southbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterlooville South vs Southbourne?

      Waterlooville South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southbourne shows -38.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Waterlooville South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (691 incidents). In Southbourne, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Waterlooville South recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbourne recorded 51. 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 Waterlooville South vs Southbourne?

      Violent crime in Waterlooville South totalled 691 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Southbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterlooville South recorded 1,085 crimes (now 1,245, a change of +14.8%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).

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

      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. Waterlooville South has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterlooville South and Southbourne?

      Waterlooville South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Southbourne is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Waterlooville South and Southbourne?

      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 Waterlooville South or Southbourne on a crime map?

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