Benhall and Hatherley vs Hesters Way

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Benhall and Hatherley Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hesters Way Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Benhall and Hatherley vs Hesters Way Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Benhall and Hatherley
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      739 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hesters Way
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      944 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Benhall and Hatherley
      B Hesters Way
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      739
      944
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      952
      1,177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.4%
      ↓19.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Benhall and Hatherley
      B Hesters Way
      Violent Crime
      190 ↓28%
      420 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↓12%
      203 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓53%
      55 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓59%
      37 ↓38%
      Burglary
      45 ↑0%
      20 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↓38%
      71 ↑0%
      Drugs
      7 ↓61%
      11 ↓35%
      Public Order
      31 ↓34%
      53 ↓38%
      Robbery
      9 ↑200%
      7 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      158 ↑7%
      26 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      2
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓27%
      8 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↓45%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓30%
      25 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Benhall and Hatherley is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Benhall and Hatherley safer than Hesters Way?

      Benhall and Hatherley has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 739 crimes in the last 12 months. Hesters Way has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 944 crimes. Benhall and Hatherley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Benhall and Hatherley vs Hesters Way?

      Benhall and Hatherley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hesters Way shows -19.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Benhall and Hatherley and Hesters Way?

      In Benhall and Hatherley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (190 incidents). In Hesters Way, it is Violent Crime (420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Benhall and Hatherley and Hesters Way?

      Benhall and Hatherley recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hesters Way recorded 203. 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 Benhall and Hatherley vs Hesters Way?

      Violent crime in Benhall and Hatherley totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in Hesters Way. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Benhall and Hatherley and Hesters Way in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Benhall and Hatherley recorded 952 crimes (now 739, a change of -22.4%). Hesters Way recorded 1,177 crimes previously (now 944, -19.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Benhall and Hatherley and Hesters Way?

      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. Benhall and Hatherley has a resolution rate of 0% and Hesters Way has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Benhall and Hatherley and Hesters Way?

      Benhall and Hatherley falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Hesters Way is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Benhall and Hatherley and Hesters Way?

      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 Benhall and Hatherley or Hesters Way on a crime map?

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

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