Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Hoddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Hoddesdon Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Hoddesdon Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,810 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hoddesdon
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,099 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      B Hoddesdon
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,810
      3,099
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,602
      3,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      B Hoddesdon
      Violent Crime
      1,263 ↓13%
      1,054 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      957 ↓5%
      661 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      232 ↓19%
      342 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      197 ↓24%
      199 ↓25%
      Burglary
      112 ↓38%
      68 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      254 ↓23%
      189 ↑6%
      Drugs
      119 ↑31%
      89 ↑35%
      Public Order
      176 ↓22%
      151 ↓3%
      Robbery
      33 ↓42%
      36 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      316 ↓41%
      180 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓33%
      26 ↑4%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑65%
      13 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑48%
      31 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      59 ↓37%
      60 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hoddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central safer than Hoddesdon?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,810 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoddesdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,099 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Hoddesdon?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoddesdon shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hoddesdon?

      In Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,263 incidents). In Hoddesdon, it is Violent Crime (1,054 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hoddesdon?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central recorded 957 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoddesdon recorded 661. 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 North Rural, West and Central vs Hoddesdon?

      Violent crime in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central totalled 1,263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,054 in Hoddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hoddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central recorded 4,602 crimes (now 3,810, a change of -17.2%). Hoddesdon recorded 3,120 crimes previously (now 3,099, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hoddesdon?

      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 North Rural, West and Central has a resolution rate of 0% and Hoddesdon has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hoddesdon?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Hoddesdon 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 Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central and Hoddesdon?

      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 North Rural, West and Central or Hoddesdon on a crime map?

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

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