Biddenden vs Hempstead and Wigmore
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Biddenden vs Hempstead and Wigmore 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 Biddenden safer than Hempstead and Wigmore?
Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Hempstead and Wigmore has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 479 crimes. Biddenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Biddenden vs Hempstead and Wigmore?
Biddenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — 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 Biddenden and Hempstead and Wigmore?
In Biddenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 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 Biddenden and Hempstead and Wigmore?
Biddenden recorded 16 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 Biddenden vs Hempstead and Wigmore?
Violent crime in Biddenden totalled 70 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 Biddenden and Hempstead and Wigmore in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biddenden recorded 113 crimes (now 142, a change of +25.7%). Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 457 crimes previously (now 479, +4.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddenden 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. Biddenden has a resolution rate of 11.1% 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 Biddenden and Hempstead and Wigmore?
Biddenden 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 Biddenden 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 Biddenden or Hempstead and Wigmore on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biddenden and Hempstead and Wigmore. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.