Hoddesdon vs Stevenage North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hoddesdon Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Stevenage North Hertfordshire Constabulary

      Hoddesdon vs Stevenage North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hoddesdon
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,099 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Stevenage North
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      3,957 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      20.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoddesdon
      B Stevenage North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,099
      3,957
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,120
      3,355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↑17.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      20.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoddesdon
      B Stevenage North
      Violent Crime
      1,054 ↑7%
      1,667 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      661 ↑3%
      657 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      342 ↓2%
      298 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓25%
      183 ↑76%
      Burglary
      68 ↓22%
      82 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      189 ↑6%
      295 ↑27%
      Drugs
      89 ↑35%
      130 ↑73%
      Public Order
      151 ↓3%
      285 ↑45%
      Robbery
      36 ↑9%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      180 ↓23%
      179 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      26 ↑4%
      29 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑0%
      36 ↑44%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↓16%
      30 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      60 ↑9%
      63 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hoddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoddesdon safer than Stevenage North?

      Hoddesdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,099 crimes in the last 12 months. Stevenage North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,957 crimes. Hoddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoddesdon vs Stevenage North?

      Hoddesdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stevenage North shows +17.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hoddesdon and Stevenage North?

      In Hoddesdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,054 incidents). In Stevenage North, it is Violent Crime (1,667 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoddesdon and Stevenage North?

      Hoddesdon recorded 661 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stevenage North recorded 657. 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 Hoddesdon vs Stevenage North?

      Violent crime in Hoddesdon totalled 1,054 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,667 in Stevenage North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoddesdon and Stevenage North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoddesdon recorded 3,120 crimes (now 3,099, a change of -0.7%). Stevenage North recorded 3,355 crimes previously (now 3,957, +17.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoddesdon and Stevenage 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. Hoddesdon has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Stevenage North has 20.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoddesdon and Stevenage North?

      Hoddesdon falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Stevenage North 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 Hoddesdon and Stevenage 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 Hoddesdon or Stevenage North on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.