Downton vs Andover East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Downton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Andover East Hampshire Constabulary

      Downton vs Andover East Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Downton
      Wiltshire Police
      380 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Andover East
      Hampshire Constabulary
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downton
      B Andover East
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      380
      234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      448
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.2%
      ↓34.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downton
      B Andover East
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓9%
      87 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↓6%
      12 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      32 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓58%
      18 ↓53%
      Burglary
      38 ↓10%
      30 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑33%
      14 ↓13%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      7 ↓36%
      Public Order
      28 ↓13%
      17 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓53%
      2 ↓71%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓60%
      10 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Andover East is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downton safer than Andover East?

      Downton has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 380 crimes in the last 12 months. Andover East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 234 crimes. Andover East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downton vs Andover East?

      Downton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Andover East shows -34.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Downton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Andover East, 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 East?

      Downton recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Andover East recorded 12. 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 East?

      Violent crime in Downton totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Andover East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downton recorded 448 crimes (now 380, a change of -15.2%). Andover East recorded 356 crimes previously (now 234, -34.3%).

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

      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 13.3% and Andover East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downton and Andover East?

      Downton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Andover East 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 East?

      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 East on a crime map?

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

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