Waterside vs Winchester Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Waterside Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Winchester Central Hampshire Constabulary

      Waterside vs Winchester Central Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Waterside
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,973 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Winchester Central
      Hampshire Constabulary
      2,690 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterside
      B Winchester Central
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,973
      2,690
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,425
      2,677
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.6%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterside
      B Winchester Central
      Violent Crime
      1,015 ↓1%
      1,039 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      206 ↓25%
      229 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      94 ↓44%
      172 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓21%
      31 ↓59%
      Burglary
      81 ↓26%
      65 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      176 ↓23%
      158 ↑5%
      Drugs
      28 ↓38%
      247 ↑25%
      Public Order
      145 ↓31%
      213 ↓12%
      Robbery
      4 ↓67%
      20 ↑122%
      Shoplifting
      98 ↓45%
      395 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓46%
      19 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓33%
      23 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑14%
      32 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓44%
      47 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Waterside is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterside safer than Winchester Central?

      Waterside has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,973 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,690 crimes. Waterside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterside vs Winchester Central?

      Waterside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Central shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Waterside and Winchester Central?

      In Waterside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,015 incidents). In Winchester Central, it is Violent Crime (1,039 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waterside and Winchester Central?

      Waterside recorded 206 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Central recorded 229. 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 Waterside vs Winchester Central?

      Violent crime in Waterside totalled 1,015 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,039 in Winchester Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Waterside and Winchester Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterside recorded 2,425 crimes (now 1,973, a change of -18.6%). Winchester Central recorded 2,677 crimes previously (now 2,690, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterside and Winchester Central?

      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. Waterside has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Winchester Central has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterside and Winchester Central?

      Waterside falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester Central 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 Waterside and Winchester Central?

      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 Waterside or Winchester Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Waterside and Winchester Central. 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.