West Meon and Hambledon vs Pankhurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Pankhurst Sussex Police

      West Meon and Hambledon vs Pankhurst Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Pankhurst
      Sussex Police
      34 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Meon and Hambledon
      B Pankhurst
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      142
      34
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      255
      42
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓44.3%
      ↓19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Meon and Hambledon
      B Pankhurst
      Violent Crime
      53 ↓7%
      13 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓28%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓65%
      3 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↓67%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓44%
      1 ↓90%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Public Order
      10 ↓55%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Meon and Hambledon safer than Pankhurst?

      West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Pankhurst has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 34 crimes. Pankhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Meon and Hambledon vs Pankhurst?

      West Meon and Hambledon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -44.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pankhurst shows -19.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Meon and Hambledon and Pankhurst?

      In West Meon and Hambledon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Pankhurst, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Meon and Hambledon and Pankhurst?

      West Meon and Hambledon recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pankhurst recorded 11. 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 West Meon and Hambledon vs Pankhurst?

      Violent crime in West Meon and Hambledon totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Pankhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Meon and Hambledon and Pankhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Meon and Hambledon recorded 255 crimes (now 142, a change of -44.3%). Pankhurst recorded 42 crimes previously (now 34, -19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Meon and Hambledon and Pankhurst?

      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. West Meon and Hambledon has a resolution rate of 100% and Pankhurst has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Meon and Hambledon and Pankhurst?

      West Meon and Hambledon falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Pankhurst is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare West Meon and Hambledon and Pankhurst?

      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 West Meon and Hambledon or Pankhurst on a crime map?

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

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