Ridge vs Waltham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ridge vs Waltham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridge safer than Waltham?
Ridge has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 209 crimes in the last 12 months. Waltham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Ridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ridge vs Waltham?
Ridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waltham shows -25.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ridge and Waltham?
In Ridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In Waltham, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ridge and Waltham?
Ridge recorded 20 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waltham recorded 19. 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 Ridge vs Waltham?
Violent crime in Ridge totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Waltham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ridge and Waltham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ridge recorded 267 crimes (now 209, a change of -21.7%). Waltham recorded 254 crimes previously (now 189, -25.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ridge and Waltham?
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. Ridge has a resolution rate of 100% and Waltham has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ridge and Waltham?
Ridge falls within the Humberside Police boundary. Waltham is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Ridge and Waltham?
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 Ridge or Waltham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ridge and Waltham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.