Wakering vs Herne & Broomfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Wakering Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Herne & Broomfield Kent Police

      Wakering vs Herne & Broomfield Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Wakering
      Essex Police
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Herne & Broomfield
      Kent Police
      329 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wakering
      B Herne & Broomfield
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      354
      329
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      405
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.6%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wakering
      B Herne & Broomfield
      Violent Crime
      189 ↓9%
      121 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↑48%
      56 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓30%
      33 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓50%
      13 ↓41%
      Burglary
      5 ↓55%
      10 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓33%
      31 ↑94%
      Drugs
      17 ↑21%
      14 ↑40%
      Public Order
      32 ↓6%
      9 ↓40%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      25 ↑92%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      8 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Herne & Broomfield is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wakering safer than Herne & Broomfield?

      Wakering has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 354 crimes in the last 12 months. Herne & Broomfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 329 crimes. Herne & Broomfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wakering vs Herne & Broomfield?

      Wakering shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Herne & Broomfield shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wakering and Herne & Broomfield?

      In Wakering, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (189 incidents). In Herne & Broomfield, it is Violent Crime (121 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wakering and Herne & Broomfield?

      Wakering recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Herne & Broomfield recorded 56. 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 Wakering vs Herne & Broomfield?

      Violent crime in Wakering totalled 189 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 121 in Herne & Broomfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wakering and Herne & Broomfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wakering recorded 405 crimes (now 354, a change of -12.6%). Herne & Broomfield recorded 316 crimes previously (now 329, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wakering and Herne & Broomfield?

      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. Wakering has a resolution rate of 0% and Herne & Broomfield has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wakering and Herne & Broomfield?

      Wakering falls within the Essex Police boundary. Herne & Broomfield is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Wakering and Herne & Broomfield?

      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 Wakering or Herne & Broomfield on a crime map?

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

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