Amesbury Rural vs Andover North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Amesbury Rural Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Andover North Hampshire Constabulary

      Amesbury Rural vs Andover North Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Amesbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      390 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      14.8% 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 Amesbury Rural
      B Andover North
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      390
      270
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.8%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Amesbury Rural
      B Andover North
      Violent Crime
      129 ↑1%
      128 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓38%
      28 ↑47%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑46%
      22 ↑47%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑10%
      17 ↓32%
      Burglary
      35 ↓3%
      27 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑0%
      18 ↓47%
      Drugs
      11 ↑57%
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      22 ↓21%
      13 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑75%
      4 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑38%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Andover North is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 49/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Amesbury Rural safer than Andover North?

      Amesbury Rural has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 390 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 Amesbury Rural vs Andover North?

      Amesbury Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — 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 Amesbury Rural and Andover North?

      In Amesbury Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 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 Amesbury Rural and Andover North?

      Amesbury Rural recorded 41 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 Amesbury Rural vs Andover North?

      Violent crime in Amesbury Rural totalled 129 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 Amesbury Rural and Andover North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Amesbury Rural recorded 392 crimes (now 390, a change of -0.5%). Andover North recorded 290 crimes previously (now 270, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Amesbury Rural 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. Amesbury Rural has a resolution rate of 14.8% and Andover North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Amesbury Rural and Andover North?

      Amesbury Rural falls within the Wiltshire 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 Amesbury Rural 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 Amesbury Rural or Andover North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Amesbury Rural 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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