Farnham Town Centre vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Farnham Town Centre Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Farnham Town Centre vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Farnham Town Centre
      Surrey Police
      817 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      39.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnham Town Centre
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      817
      142
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      783
      255
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↓44.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnham Town Centre
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      266 ↑18%
      53 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↑16%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑16%
      13 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓37%
      21 ↓67%
      Burglary
      14 ↓46%
      7 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↑41%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      13 ↑44%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      98 ↓4%
      10 ↓55%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      89 ↓14%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓70%
      4
      Other Crime
      13 ↓38%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 16/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnham Town Centre safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Farnham Town Centre has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 817 crimes in the last 12 months. West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 142 crimes. West Meon and Hambledon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnham Town Centre vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Farnham Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Meon and Hambledon shows -44.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnham Town Centre and West Meon and Hambledon?

      In Farnham Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In West Meon and Hambledon, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnham Town Centre and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Farnham Town Centre recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Meon and Hambledon recorded 13. 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 Farnham Town Centre vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Farnham Town Centre totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in West Meon and Hambledon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnham Town Centre and West Meon and Hambledon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnham Town Centre recorded 783 crimes (now 817, a change of +4.3%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 255 crimes previously (now 142, -44.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnham Town Centre and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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. Farnham Town Centre has a resolution rate of 39.1% and West Meon and Hambledon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnham Town Centre and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Farnham Town Centre falls within the Surrey Police boundary. West Meon and Hambledon 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 Farnham Town Centre and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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 Farnham Town Centre or West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farnham Town Centre and West Meon and Hambledon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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