Beltinge vs Hempstead and Wigmore

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Beltinge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Hempstead and Wigmore Kent Police

      Beltinge vs Hempstead and Wigmore Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Beltinge
      Kent Police
      529 crimes / 12m
      ↑61.3% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Hempstead and Wigmore
      Kent Police
      479 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beltinge
      B Hempstead and Wigmore
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      529
      479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      328
      457
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑61.3%
      ↑4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beltinge
      B Hempstead and Wigmore
      Violent Crime
      221 ↑56%
      158 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑117%
      110 ↑64%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑2%
      35 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑31%
      20 ↓41%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      18 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑63%
      32 ↓14%
      Drugs
      27 ↑238%
      17 ↓15%
      Public Order
      14 ↑75%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑138%
      53 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑350%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      9 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hempstead and Wigmore is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beltinge safer than Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Beltinge has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 529 crimes in the last 12 months. Hempstead and Wigmore has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 479 crimes. Hempstead and Wigmore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beltinge vs Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Beltinge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hempstead and Wigmore shows +4.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beltinge and Hempstead and Wigmore?

      In Beltinge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (221 incidents). In Hempstead and Wigmore, it is Violent Crime (158 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beltinge and Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Beltinge recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 110. 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 Beltinge vs Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Violent crime in Beltinge totalled 221 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 158 in Hempstead and Wigmore. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beltinge and Hempstead and Wigmore in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beltinge recorded 328 crimes (now 529, a change of +61.3%). Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 457 crimes previously (now 479, +4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beltinge and Hempstead and Wigmore?

      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. Beltinge has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Hempstead and Wigmore has 44.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beltinge and Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Beltinge falls within the Kent Police boundary. Hempstead and Wigmore 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 Beltinge and Hempstead and Wigmore?

      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 Beltinge or Hempstead and Wigmore on a crime map?

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

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