Hempsted vs Wotton-under-Edge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Hempsted Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Hempsted vs Wotton-under-Edge Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Hempsted
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      738 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Wotton-under-Edge
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hempsted
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      738
      354
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      838
      402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.9%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hempsted
      B Wotton-under-Edge
      Violent Crime
      235 ↓12%
      141 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↓12%
      93 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑19%
      27 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑0%
      6 ↓50%
      Burglary
      18 ↓33%
      20 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓5%
      28 ↑22%
      Drugs
      23 ↑28%
      1 ↓83%
      Public Order
      70 ↓33%
      14 ↓52%
      Robbery
      11 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↓26%
      2 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑80%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑50%
      18 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wotton-under-Edge is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 23/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hempsted safer than Wotton-under-Edge?

      Hempsted has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 738 crimes in the last 12 months. Wotton-under-Edge has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 354 crimes. Wotton-under-Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hempsted vs Wotton-under-Edge?

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

      What types of crime are most common in Hempsted and Wotton-under-Edge?

      In Hempsted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (235 incidents). In Wotton-under-Edge, it is Violent Crime (141 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hempsted and Wotton-under-Edge?

      Hempsted recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wotton-under-Edge recorded 93. 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 Wotton-under-Edge?

      Violent crime in Hempsted totalled 235 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 141 in Wotton-under-Edge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hempsted and Wotton-under-Edge 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%). Wotton-under-Edge recorded 402 crimes previously (now 354, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hempsted and Wotton-under-Edge?

      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 Wotton-under-Edge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hempsted and Wotton-under-Edge?

      Hempsted falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Wotton-under-Edge 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 Wotton-under-Edge?

      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 Wotton-under-Edge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hempsted and Wotton-under-Edge. 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.