Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Shepperton & Laleham

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
      68/100
      Shepperton & Laleham Surrey Police

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central vs Shepperton & Laleham 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
      68/100
      Safe
      Shepperton & Laleham
      Surrey Police
      413 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      B Shepperton & Laleham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,810
      413
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,602
      366
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.2%
      ↑12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central
      B Shepperton & Laleham
      Violent Crime
      1,263 ↓13%
      132 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      957 ↓5%
      67 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      232 ↓19%
      28 ↑22%
      Vehicle Crime
      197 ↓24%
      28 ↓15%
      Burglary
      112 ↓38%
      23 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      254 ↓23%
      31 ↑7%
      Drugs
      119 ↑31%
      43 ↑187%
      Public Order
      176 ↓22%
      39 ↑56%
      Robbery
      33 ↓42%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      316 ↓41%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓33%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑65%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑48%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      59 ↓37%
      16 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shepperton & Laleham is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 8/100 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 Shepperton & Laleham?

      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. Shepperton & Laleham has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 413 crimes. Shepperton & Laleham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Shepperton & Laleham shows +12.8% (rising). 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 Shepperton & Laleham?

      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 Shepperton & Laleham, it is Violent Crime (132 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 Shepperton & Laleham?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central recorded 957 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shepperton & Laleham recorded 67. 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 Shepperton & Laleham?

      Violent crime in Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central totalled 1,263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Shepperton & Laleham. 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 Shepperton & Laleham 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%). Shepperton & Laleham recorded 366 crimes previously (now 413, +12.8%).

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

      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 Shepperton & Laleham has 13.3%. 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 Shepperton & Laleham?

      Hemel Hempstead North Rural, West and Central falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Shepperton & Laleham is covered by Surrey 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 Shepperton & Laleham?

      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 Shepperton & Laleham on a crime map?

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

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