West Meon and Hambledon vs Wickham and Whiteley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Wickham and Whiteley Hampshire Constabulary

      West Meon and Hambledon vs Wickham and Whiteley Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      119 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.2% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Wickham and Whiteley
      Hampshire Constabulary
      579 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Meon and Hambledon
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      119
      579
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      254
      731
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓53.2%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Meon and Hambledon
      B Wickham and Whiteley
      Violent Crime
      52 ↓2%
      276 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓37%
      61 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓79%
      38 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓80%
      14 ↓46%
      Burglary
      5 ↓74%
      20 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓35%
      38 ↓50%
      Drugs
      4 ↓43%
      4 ↓69%
      Public Order
      7 ↓67%
      47 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      55 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      10 ↓41%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 32/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Meon and Hambledon safer than Wickham and Whiteley?

      West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 119 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickham and Whiteley has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 579 crimes. West Meon and Hambledon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Meon and Hambledon vs Wickham and Whiteley?

      West Meon and Hambledon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -53.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wickham and Whiteley shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Meon and Hambledon and Wickham and Whiteley?

      In West Meon and Hambledon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (52 incidents). In Wickham and Whiteley, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Meon and Hambledon and Wickham and Whiteley?

      West Meon and Hambledon recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickham and Whiteley recorded 61. 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 West Meon and Hambledon vs Wickham and Whiteley?

      Violent crime in West Meon and Hambledon totalled 52 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Wickham and Whiteley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Meon and Hambledon and Wickham and Whiteley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Meon and Hambledon recorded 254 crimes (now 119, a change of -53.2%). Wickham and Whiteley recorded 731 crimes previously (now 579, -20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Meon and Hambledon and Wickham and Whiteley?

      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. West Meon and Hambledon has a resolution rate of 25% and Wickham and Whiteley has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Meon and Hambledon and Wickham and Whiteley?

      West Meon and Hambledon falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wickham and Whiteley 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 West Meon and Hambledon and Wickham and Whiteley?

      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 West Meon and Hambledon or Wickham and Whiteley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Meon and Hambledon and Wickham and Whiteley. 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.