Fishbourne vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Fishbourne Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Fishbourne vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Fishbourne
      Sussex Police
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↑135.7% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      82 crimes / 12m
      ↓66.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fishbourne
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      304
      82
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      129
      242
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑135.7%
      ↓66.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fishbourne
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      126 ↑193%
      42 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑78%
      5 ↓79%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑138%
      7 ↓81%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑100%
      5 ↓91%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↓81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑80%
      8 ↓50%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓89%
      Public Order
      26 ↑189%
      4 ↓79%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      4
      Other Crime
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 54/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fishbourne safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Fishbourne has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 82 crimes. West Meon and Hambledon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Fishbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +135.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Meon and Hambledon shows -66.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Fishbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (126 incidents). In West Meon and Hambledon, it is Violent Crime (42 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Fishbourne recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Meon and Hambledon recorded 5. 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 Fishbourne vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Fishbourne totalled 126 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 42 in West Meon and Hambledon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fishbourne recorded 129 crimes (now 304, a change of +135.7%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 242 crimes previously (now 82, -66.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fishbourne 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. Fishbourne has a resolution rate of 38.1% 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 Fishbourne and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Fishbourne falls within the Sussex 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 Fishbourne 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 Fishbourne or West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fishbourne 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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