Wight Rural South vs Southbourne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Wight Rural South vs Southbourne Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wight Rural South safer than Southbourne?
Wight Rural South has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 305 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 Wight Rural South vs Southbourne?
Wight Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -44.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Wight Rural South and Southbourne?
In Wight Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (156 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 Wight Rural South and Southbourne?
Wight Rural South recorded 24 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 Wight Rural South vs Southbourne?
Violent crime in Wight Rural South totalled 156 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 Wight Rural South and Southbourne in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wight Rural South recorded 549 crimes (now 305, a change of -44.4%). Southbourne recorded 438 crimes previously (now 268, -38.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wight Rural 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. Wight Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Southbourne has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Wight Rural South and Southbourne?
Wight Rural 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 Wight Rural 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 Wight Rural South or Southbourne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wight Rural South and Southbourne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.