Romsey North vs Winchester Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Romsey North Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Winchester Rural North Hampshire Constabulary

      Romsey North vs Winchester Rural North Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Romsey North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      431 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      60% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Winchester Rural North
      Hampshire Constabulary
      337 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.4% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Romsey North
      B Winchester Rural North
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      431
      337
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      475
      434
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.3%
      ↓22.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Romsey North
      B Winchester Rural North
      Violent Crime
      173 ↑21%
      133 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↑50%
      16 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓13%
      55 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓48%
      34 ↓38%
      Burglary
      53 ↓42%
      16 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓35%
      20 ↓35%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      11 ↓21%
      Public Order
      25 ↓7%
      31 ↓11%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑150%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchester Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 49/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Romsey North safer than Winchester Rural North?

      Romsey North has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 431 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchester Rural North has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 337 crimes. Winchester Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Romsey North vs Winchester Rural North?

      Romsey North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winchester Rural North shows -22.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Romsey North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (173 incidents). In Winchester Rural North, it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Romsey North recorded 54 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchester Rural North recorded 16. 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 Romsey North vs Winchester Rural North?

      Violent crime in Romsey North totalled 173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Winchester Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Romsey North recorded 475 crimes (now 431, a change of -9.3%). Winchester Rural North recorded 434 crimes previously (now 337, -22.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Romsey North and Winchester Rural 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. Romsey North has a resolution rate of 60% and Winchester Rural North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Romsey North and Winchester Rural North?

      Romsey North falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Winchester Rural 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 Romsey North and Winchester Rural 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 Romsey North or Winchester Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Romsey North and Winchester Rural 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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