Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Weald North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Weald North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,021 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,021
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,710
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.9%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      998 ↓35%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      756 ↓26%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      176 ↓41%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      166 ↓35%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      90 ↓52%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      206 ↓37%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      105 ↑12%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      133 ↓46%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      19 ↓71%
      0
      Shoplifting
      252 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓53%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑35%
      1
      Other Crime
      48 ↓48%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,021 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (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 Weald North?

      In Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (998 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 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 Weald North?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central recorded 756 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Weald North?

      Violent crime in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central totalled 998 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. 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 Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central recorded 4,710 crimes (now 3,021, a change of -35.9%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

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

      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 Weald North has 100%. 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 Weald North?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Weald North is covered by Kent Police. 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 Weald North?

      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 Weald North on a crime map?

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

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