East Herts Rural vs Stevenage South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    East Herts Rural Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Stevenage South Hertfordshire Constabulary

      East Herts Rural vs Stevenage South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      East Herts Rural
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,241 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Stevenage South
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,771 crimes / 12m
      ↑10% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Herts Rural
      B Stevenage South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,241
      3,771
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,581
      3,429
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.2%
      ↑10%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Herts Rural
      B Stevenage South
      Violent Crime
      820 ↑0%
      1,400 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      546 ↓10%
      674 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓27%
      272 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      133 ↓42%
      118 ↑7%
      Burglary
      115 ↓40%
      64 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↓15%
      253 ↑8%
      Drugs
      87 ↑13%
      110 ↑69%
      Public Order
      90 ↓16%
      251 ↑25%
      Robbery
      8 ↑100%
      32 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓40%
      436 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑0%
      23 ↑28%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      33 ↑43%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑46%
      29 ↑4%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓4%
      76 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Herts Rural is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Herts Rural safer than Stevenage South?

      East Herts Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,241 crimes in the last 12 months. Stevenage South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 3,771 crimes. East Herts Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Herts Rural vs Stevenage South?

      East Herts Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stevenage South shows +10% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Herts Rural and Stevenage South?

      In East Herts Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (820 incidents). In Stevenage South, it is Violent Crime (1,400 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Herts Rural and Stevenage South?

      East Herts Rural recorded 546 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stevenage South recorded 674. 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 East Herts Rural vs Stevenage South?

      Violent crime in East Herts Rural totalled 820 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,400 in Stevenage South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Herts Rural and Stevenage South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Herts Rural recorded 2,581 crimes (now 2,241, a change of -13.2%). Stevenage South recorded 3,429 crimes previously (now 3,771, +10%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Herts Rural and Stevenage South?

      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. East Herts Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Stevenage South has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Herts Rural and Stevenage South?

      East Herts Rural falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Stevenage South 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 East Herts Rural and Stevenage South?

      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 East Herts Rural or Stevenage South on a crime map?

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

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