Is Bishops Waltham and Soberton Safe?
Crime statistics for Bishops Waltham and Soberton. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 549 total crimes recorded in Bishops Waltham and Soberton
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Month-by-month crime totals for Bishops Waltham and Soberton — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bishops Waltham and Soberton safe?
Bishops Waltham and Soberton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 28/100, rated Below Average. A total of 549 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Bishops Waltham and Soberton are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bishops Waltham and Soberton in the last 12 months?
549 crimes were recorded in Bishops Waltham and Soberton in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 1.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (539 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 287 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bishops Waltham and Soberton?
The most common crime in Bishops Waltham and Soberton is Violent Crime, with 287 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 52.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Bishops Waltham and Soberton increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bishops Waltham and Soberton is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 1.9% — from 539 crimes in the previous 12 months to 549 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Bishops Waltham and Soberton?
Bishops Waltham and Soberton has a safety score of 28 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Bishops Waltham and Soberton compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?
Bishops Waltham and Soberton has a safety score of 28/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 18/100. Bishops Waltham and Soberton is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Bishops Waltham and Soberton?
37.5% of crimes recorded in Bishops Waltham and Soberton resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Bishops Waltham and Soberton?
287 violent crimes were recorded in Bishops Waltham and Soberton in the last 12 months — representing 52.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 54 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Bishops Waltham and Soberton last updated?
The crime data for Bishops Waltham and Soberton was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Bishops Waltham and Soberton with other areas?
You can compare Bishops Waltham and Soberton with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.