Hempsted vs Linden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Hempsted Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Linden Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Hempsted vs Linden Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hempsted
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      738 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Linden
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hempsted
      B Linden
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      738
      719
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      838
      914
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.9%
      ↓21.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hempsted
      B Linden
      Violent Crime
      235 ↓12%
      290 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↓12%
      150 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑19%
      32 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑0%
      40 ↓29%
      Burglary
      18 ↓33%
      30 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓5%
      49 ↓32%
      Drugs
      23 ↑28%
      10 ↓52%
      Public Order
      70 ↓33%
      40 ↓47%
      Robbery
      11 ↑10%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↓26%
      35 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑80%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑50%
      20 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Linden is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 23/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hempsted safer than Linden?

      Hempsted has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 738 crimes in the last 12 months. Linden has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 719 crimes. Linden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hempsted vs Linden?

      Hempsted shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Linden shows -21.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hempsted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (235 incidents). In Linden, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hempsted recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Linden recorded 150. 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 Hempsted vs Linden?

      Violent crime in Hempsted totalled 235 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Linden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hempsted recorded 838 crimes (now 738, a change of -11.9%). Linden recorded 914 crimes previously (now 719, -21.3%).

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

      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. Hempsted has a resolution rate of 0% and Linden has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hempsted and Linden?

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

      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 Hempsted or Linden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hempsted and Linden. 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.