Wight Rural South vs Winchester South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Wight Rural South Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Winchester South Hampshire Constabulary

      Wight Rural South vs Winchester South Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Wight Rural South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Winchester South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wight Rural South
      B Winchester South
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      420
      561
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      499
      694
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.8%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wight Rural South
      B Winchester South
      Violent Crime
      206 ↓24%
      305 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↑30%
      44 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑35%
      40 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓25%
      11 ↓62%
      Burglary
      28 ↑17%
      9 ↓76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓31%
      28 ↓51%
      Drugs
      17 ↑6%
      20 ↑18%
      Public Order
      31 ↓33%
      56 ↓13%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓43%
      21 ↓42%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓44%
      15 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wight Rural South safer than Winchester South?

      Wight Rural South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester South has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 561 crimes. Wight Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wight Rural South vs Winchester South?

      Wight Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester South shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wight Rural South and Winchester South?

      In Wight Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Winchester South, it is Violent Crime (305 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wight Rural South and Winchester South?

      Wight Rural South recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester South recorded 44. 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 Wight Rural South vs Winchester South?

      Violent crime in Wight Rural South totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 305 in Winchester South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wight Rural South and Winchester South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wight Rural South recorded 499 crimes (now 420, a change of -15.8%). Winchester South recorded 694 crimes previously (now 561, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wight Rural South and Winchester 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. Wight Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Winchester South has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wight Rural South and Winchester South?

      Wight Rural South falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester 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 Wight Rural South and Winchester 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 Wight Rural South or Winchester South on a crime map?

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

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