Downton vs Romsey North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Downton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Romsey North Hampshire Constabulary

      Downton vs Romsey North Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      229 crimes / 12m
      ↓46.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Romsey North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      273 crimes / 12m
      ↓40% trend
      42.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downton
      B Romsey North
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      229
      273
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      431
      455
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓46.9%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downton
      B Romsey North
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓49%
      98 ↓42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓37%
      26 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓38%
      23 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓65%
      20 ↓38%
      Burglary
      17 ↓55%
      36 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓31%
      30 ↓51%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓80%
      Public Order
      14 ↓55%
      21 ↑24%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓58%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downton is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downton safer than Romsey North?

      Downton has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Romsey North has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 273 crimes. Downton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downton vs Romsey North?

      Downton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -46.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Romsey North shows -40% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downton and Romsey North?

      In Downton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Romsey North, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downton and Romsey North?

      Downton recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Romsey North recorded 26. 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 Romsey North?

      Violent crime in Downton totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Romsey North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downton and Romsey North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downton recorded 431 crimes (now 229, a change of -46.9%). Romsey North recorded 455 crimes previously (now 273, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downton and Romsey 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. Downton has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Romsey North has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downton and Romsey North?

      Downton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Romsey 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 Downton and Romsey 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 Downton or Romsey North on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.