Hemel Hempstead East vs Waddesdon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hemel Hempstead East Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Hemel Hempstead East vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hemel Hempstead East
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,503 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hemel Hempstead East
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,503
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,769
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.4%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hemel Hempstead East
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      1,254 ↓6%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      803 ↑4%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      199 ↑8%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      200 ↓30%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      113 ↓28%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      224 ↓12%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      93 ↑45%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      170 ↑0%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      43 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      288 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓26%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓9%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓1%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hemel Hempstead East safer than Waddesdon?

      Hemel Hempstead East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,503 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 238 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hemel Hempstead East vs Waddesdon?

      Hemel Hempstead East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows -19.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hemel Hempstead East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,254 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hemel Hempstead East recorded 803 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 21. 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 Hemel Hempstead East vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Hemel Hempstead East totalled 1,254 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hemel Hempstead East recorded 3,769 crimes (now 3,503, a change of -7.1%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

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

      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. Hemel Hempstead East has a resolution rate of 16.4% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hemel Hempstead East and Waddesdon?

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

      What data is used to compare Hemel Hempstead East and Waddesdon?

      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 Hemel Hempstead East or Waddesdon on a crime map?

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

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