Berkeley vs Hempsted

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Berkeley Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Hempsted Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Berkeley vs Hempsted Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Berkeley
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      316 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hempsted
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      738 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Berkeley
      B Hempsted
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      316
      738
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      361
      838
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.5%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Berkeley
      B Hempsted
      Violent Crime
      113 ↓14%
      235 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓10%
      121 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓14%
      62 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑11%
      18 ↑0%
      Burglary
      19 ↑6%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓21%
      36 ↓5%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      23 ↑28%
      Public Order
      15 ↓21%
      70 ↓33%
      Robbery
      1
      11 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓58%
      101 ↓26%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      18 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓13%
      15 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Berkeley is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Berkeley safer than Hempsted?

      Berkeley has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 316 crimes in the last 12 months. Hempsted has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 738 crimes. Berkeley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Berkeley vs Hempsted?

      Berkeley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hempsted shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Berkeley and Hempsted?

      In Berkeley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (113 incidents). In Hempsted, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Berkeley and Hempsted?

      Berkeley recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hempsted recorded 121. 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 Berkeley vs Hempsted?

      Violent crime in Berkeley totalled 113 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in Hempsted. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Berkeley and Hempsted in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Berkeley recorded 361 crimes (now 316, a change of -12.5%). Hempsted recorded 838 crimes previously (now 738, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Berkeley and Hempsted?

      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. Berkeley has a resolution rate of 0% and Hempsted has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Berkeley and Hempsted?

      Berkeley falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Hempsted 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 Berkeley and Hempsted?

      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 Berkeley or Hempsted on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.