Bucklebury and Downlands vs Andover North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bucklebury and Downlands Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Andover North Hampshire Constabulary

      Bucklebury and Downlands vs Andover North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bucklebury and Downlands
      Thames Valley Police
      868 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Andover North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      270 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bucklebury and Downlands
      B Andover North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      868
      270
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      899
      290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bucklebury and Downlands
      B Andover North
      Violent Crime
      309 ↑4%
      128 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓8%
      28 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      68 ↓11%
      22 ↑47%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↓37%
      17 ↓32%
      Burglary
      77 ↑15%
      27 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↓4%
      18 ↓47%
      Drugs
      24 ↑14%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      56 ↓16%
      13 ↓38%
      Robbery
      6
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑50%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑32%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Andover North is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bucklebury and Downlands safer than Andover North?

      Bucklebury and Downlands has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 868 crimes in the last 12 months. Andover North has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 270 crimes. Andover North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bucklebury and Downlands vs Andover North?

      Bucklebury and Downlands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Andover North shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bucklebury and Downlands and Andover North?

      In Bucklebury and Downlands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (309 incidents). In Andover North, it is Violent Crime (128 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bucklebury and Downlands and Andover North?

      Bucklebury and Downlands recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Andover North recorded 28. 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 Bucklebury and Downlands vs Andover North?

      Violent crime in Bucklebury and Downlands totalled 309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 128 in Andover North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bucklebury and Downlands and Andover North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bucklebury and Downlands recorded 899 crimes (now 868, a change of -3.5%). Andover North recorded 290 crimes previously (now 270, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bucklebury and Downlands and Andover North?

      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. Bucklebury and Downlands has a resolution rate of 30.2% and Andover North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bucklebury and Downlands and Andover North?

      Bucklebury and Downlands falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Andover North 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 Bucklebury and Downlands and Andover North?

      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 Bucklebury and Downlands or Andover North on a crime map?

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

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