Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow
      Thames Valley Police
      1,632 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      35% 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,632
      142
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,621
      255
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.7%
      ↓44.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      557 ↑10%
      53 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      155 ↑18%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      123 ↓13%
      13 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      150 ↑13%
      21 ↓67%
      Burglary
      101 ↓13%
      7 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      139 ↓19%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      51 ↑50%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      116 ↓13%
      10 ↓55%
      Robbery
      16 ↑23%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      145 ↓17%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      4
      Other Crime
      42 ↑56%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,632 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow and West Meon and Hambledon?

      In Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (557 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow recorded 155 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow totalled 557 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow and West Meon and Hambledon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow recorded 1,621 crimes (now 1,632, a change of +0.7%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 255 crimes previously (now 142, -44.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow 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. Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow has a resolution rate of 35% 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow falls within the Thames Valley 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow 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 Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow or West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow 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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