The question of where the areas in Aldershot with the highest rates of violent crime are requires a look at the available data. Focusing on the Aldershot Built-Up Area (BUA) within Rushmoor, the population stands at 43,103. The overall crime rate for Aldershot BUA is recorded as 92.2 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is marginally higher than the United Kingdom average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents.
It's crucial to understand that this figure represents the overall crime rate, encompassing various types of offences, not solely violent crime. Furthermore, it does not pinpoint specific streets or neighbourhoods within Aldershot BUA where violent crime is more prevalent. The data provides an aggregate picture for the entire BUA.
Alongside the crime rate, Aldershot BUA receives a safety score of 77 out of 100. For context, the UK average safety score is 79 out of 100. This score suggests that while Aldershot isn't inherently unsafe, it scores slightly lower than the national average in terms of perceived safety.
It is important to note that these statistics are snapshots in time and do not reflect the entirety of the situation in Aldershot. Crime patterns can fluctuate, and local police initiatives may impact reported rates. To gain a more granular understanding of crime in specific locations within Aldershot, consulting the Hampshire Constabulary's crime mapping tools or contacting the local police directly would be advisable. While the data doesn’t identify specific high-crime areas within Aldershot BUA, it does highlight a slightly elevated overall crime rate compared to the UK average.