Hempstead and Wigmore vs Hextable

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Hempstead and Wigmore Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Hextable Kent Police

      Hempstead and Wigmore vs Hextable Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Hempstead and Wigmore
      Kent Police
      479 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Hextable
      Kent Police
      249 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      38.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hempstead and Wigmore
      B Hextable
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      479
      249
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      457
      185
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↑34.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.4%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hempstead and Wigmore
      B Hextable
      Violent Crime
      158 ↓8%
      76 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑64%
      50 ↑194%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓5%
      15 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓41%
      18 ↑13%
      Burglary
      18 ↑38%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓14%
      39 ↑30%
      Drugs
      17 ↓15%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      19 ↑27%
      16 ↑220%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑20%
      5
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓36%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hempstead and Wigmore safer than Hextable?

      Hempstead and Wigmore has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 479 crimes in the last 12 months. Hextable has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 249 crimes. Hextable scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Hempstead and Wigmore shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hextable shows +34.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hempstead and Wigmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (158 incidents). In Hextable, it is Violent Crime (76 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hextable recorded 50. 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 Hempstead and Wigmore vs Hextable?

      Violent crime in Hempstead and Wigmore totalled 158 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in Hextable. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 457 crimes (now 479, a change of +4.8%). Hextable recorded 185 crimes previously (now 249, +34.6%).

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

      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. Hempstead and Wigmore has a resolution rate of 44.4% and Hextable has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hempstead and Wigmore and Hextable?

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

      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 Hempstead and Wigmore or Hextable on a crime map?

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

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