Thatcham vs Andover North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Thatcham Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Andover North Hampshire Constabulary

      Thatcham vs Andover North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thatcham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      23% 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 Thatcham
      B Andover North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,744
      270
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,810
      290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thatcham
      B Andover North
      Violent Crime
      743 ↓1%
      128 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      313 ↓1%
      28 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      97 ↑15%
      22 ↑47%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓39%
      17 ↓32%
      Burglary
      45 ↓21%
      27 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↓3%
      18 ↓47%
      Drugs
      56 ↓30%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      101 ↓4%
      13 ↓38%
      Robbery
      20 ↑82%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      140 ↑13%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑11%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓23%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Andover North is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thatcham safer than Andover North?

      Thatcham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,744 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 Thatcham vs Andover North?

      Thatcham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — 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 Thatcham and Andover North?

      In Thatcham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (743 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 Thatcham and Andover North?

      Thatcham recorded 313 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 Thatcham vs Andover North?

      Violent crime in Thatcham totalled 743 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 Thatcham and Andover North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thatcham recorded 1,810 crimes (now 1,744, a change of -3.7%). Andover North recorded 290 crimes previously (now 270, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thatcham 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. Thatcham has a resolution rate of 23% and Andover North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thatcham and Andover North?

      Thatcham 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 Thatcham 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 Thatcham or Andover North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thatcham 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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