Cinderford vs Hesters Way

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Cinderford Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hesters Way Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Cinderford vs Hesters Way Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Cinderford
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      1,673 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% 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 Cinderford
      B Hesters Way
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,673
      944
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,102
      1,177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.4%
      ↓19.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cinderford
      B Hesters Way
      Violent Crime
      694 ↓21%
      420 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      377 ↓23%
      203 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓33%
      55 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓40%
      37 ↓38%
      Burglary
      52 ↓31%
      20 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↑1%
      71 ↑0%
      Drugs
      27 ↓16%
      11 ↓35%
      Public Order
      106 ↓22%
      53 ↓38%
      Robbery
      4 ↓60%
      7 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↑29%
      26 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑100%
      8 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓21%
      6 ↓45%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓15%
      25 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cinderford safer than Hesters Way?

      Cinderford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,673 crimes in the last 12 months. Hesters Way has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 944 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cinderford vs Hesters Way?

      Cinderford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.4% — 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 Cinderford and Hesters Way?

      In Cinderford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (694 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 Cinderford and Hesters Way?

      Cinderford recorded 377 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 Cinderford vs Hesters Way?

      Violent crime in Cinderford totalled 694 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 Cinderford and Hesters Way in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cinderford recorded 2,102 crimes (now 1,673, a change of -20.4%). Hesters Way recorded 1,177 crimes previously (now 944, -19.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cinderford 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. Cinderford 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 Cinderford and Hesters Way?

      Cinderford 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 Cinderford 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 Cinderford or Hesters Way on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cinderford 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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