Bushey and Radlett vs Hemel Hempstead East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Bushey and Radlett Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hemel Hempstead East Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Bushey and Radlett vs Hemel Hempstead East Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Bushey and Radlett
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,174 crimes / 12m
      ↓22% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hemel Hempstead East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,554 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      23% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bushey and Radlett
      B Hemel Hempstead East
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,174
      3,554
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,788
      3,756
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22%
      ↓5.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.2%
      23%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bushey and Radlett
      B Hemel Hempstead East
      Violent Crime
      712 ↓17%
      1,276 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      448 ↓22%
      789 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      174 ↓50%
      202 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓29%
      195 ↓34%
      Burglary
      133 ↑6%
      120 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↓38%
      215 ↓18%
      Drugs
      100 ↑35%
      90 ↑36%
      Public Order
      114 ↓25%
      179 ↑5%
      Robbery
      24 ↑41%
      42 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓21%
      318 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑7%
      21 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓45%
      9 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑13%
      23 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑7%
      75 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bushey and Radlett is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bushey and Radlett safer than Hemel Hempstead East?

      Bushey and Radlett has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,174 crimes in the last 12 months. Hemel Hempstead East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,554 crimes. Bushey and Radlett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bushey and Radlett vs Hemel Hempstead East?

      Bushey and Radlett shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hemel Hempstead East shows -5.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bushey and Radlett and Hemel Hempstead East?

      In Bushey and Radlett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (712 incidents). In Hemel Hempstead East, it is Violent Crime (1,276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bushey and Radlett and Hemel Hempstead East?

      Bushey and Radlett recorded 448 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hemel Hempstead East recorded 789. 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 Bushey and Radlett vs Hemel Hempstead East?

      Violent crime in Bushey and Radlett totalled 712 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,276 in Hemel Hempstead East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bushey and Radlett and Hemel Hempstead East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bushey and Radlett recorded 2,788 crimes (now 2,174, a change of -22%). Hemel Hempstead East recorded 3,756 crimes previously (now 3,554, -5.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bushey and Radlett and Hemel Hempstead East?

      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. Bushey and Radlett has a resolution rate of 17.2% and Hemel Hempstead East has 23%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bushey and Radlett and Hemel Hempstead East?

      Bushey and Radlett falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Hemel Hempstead East is covered by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bushey and Radlett and Hemel Hempstead East?

      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 Bushey and Radlett or Hemel Hempstead East on a crime map?

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

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