Selsey North and South vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Selsey North and South Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Selsey North and South vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Selsey North and South
      Sussex Police
      753 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      23.6% 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 Selsey North and South
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      753
      142
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      691
      255
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9%
      ↓44.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selsey North and South
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑3%
      53 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↑61%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓25%
      13 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      21 ↓67%
      Burglary
      18 ↓38%
      7 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑12%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      11 ↓15%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      63 ↑15%
      10 ↓55%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓44%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      4
      Other Crime
      24 ↑20%
      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 Selsey North and South safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Selsey North and South has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 753 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 Selsey North and South vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Selsey North and South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9% — 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 Selsey North and South and West Meon and Hambledon?

      In Selsey North and South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 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 Selsey North and South and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Selsey North and South recorded 190 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 Selsey North and South vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Selsey North and South totalled 281 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 Selsey North and South and West Meon and Hambledon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selsey North and South recorded 691 crimes (now 753, a change of +9%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 255 crimes previously (now 142, -44.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selsey North and South 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. Selsey North and South has a resolution rate of 23.6% 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 Selsey North and South and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Selsey North and South 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 Selsey North and South 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 Selsey North and South or West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selsey North and South 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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