Downton vs Andover South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Downton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Andover South Hampshire Constabulary

      Downton vs Andover South Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Andover South
      Hampshire Constabulary
      213 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downton
      B Andover South
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      282
      213
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      436
      390
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.3%
      ↓45.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downton
      B Andover South
      Violent Crime
      91 ↓38%
      87 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↓25%
      10 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓38%
      24 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓67%
      24 ↓59%
      Burglary
      25 ↓42%
      36 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑0%
      16 ↓53%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      21 ↓28%
      9 ↓59%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      3 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Andover South is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downton safer than Andover South?

      Downton has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 282 crimes in the last 12 months. Andover South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 213 crimes. Andover South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downton vs Andover South?

      Downton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Andover South shows -45.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downton and Andover South?

      In Downton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Andover South, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downton and Andover South?

      Downton recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Andover South recorded 10. 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 Downton vs Andover South?

      Violent crime in Downton totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Andover South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downton and Andover South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downton recorded 436 crimes (now 282, a change of -35.3%). Andover South recorded 390 crimes previously (now 213, -45.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downton and Andover South?

      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. Downton has a resolution rate of 25% and Andover South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downton and Andover South?

      Downton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Andover South 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 Downton and Andover South?

      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 Downton or Andover South on a crime map?

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

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