Gillingham North vs Hempstead and Wigmore

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Gillingham North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Hempstead and Wigmore Kent Police

      Gillingham North vs Hempstead and Wigmore Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Gillingham North
      Kent Police
      2,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.5% trend
      32.1% 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 Gillingham North
      B Hempstead and Wigmore
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,686
      479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,123
      457
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.5%
      ↑4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      44.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gillingham North
      B Hempstead and Wigmore
      Violent Crime
      1,024 ↑18%
      158 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      433 ↑45%
      110 ↑64%
      Other Theft
      177 ↑30%
      35 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      98 ↑63%
      20 ↓41%
      Burglary
      41 ↓21%
      18 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      314 ↑20%
      32 ↓14%
      Drugs
      148 ↑37%
      17 ↓15%
      Public Order
      204 ↑38%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      18 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↑116%
      53 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑9%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑4%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓13%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓7%
      9 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hempstead and Wigmore is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gillingham North safer than Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Gillingham North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,686 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 Gillingham North vs Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Gillingham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.5% — 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 Gillingham North and Hempstead and Wigmore?

      In Gillingham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,024 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 Gillingham North and Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Gillingham North recorded 433 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 Gillingham North vs Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Violent crime in Gillingham North totalled 1,024 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 Gillingham North and Hempstead and Wigmore in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gillingham North recorded 2,123 crimes (now 2,686, a change of +26.5%). Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 457 crimes previously (now 479, +4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gillingham North 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. Gillingham North has a resolution rate of 32.1% 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 Gillingham North and Hempstead and Wigmore?

      Gillingham North 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 Gillingham North 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 Gillingham North or Hempstead and Wigmore on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gillingham North 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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