Hempstead and Wigmore vs Repton

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
      38/100
      Repton Kent Police

      Hempstead and Wigmore vs Repton 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
      38/100
      Below Average
      Repton
      Kent Police
      499 crimes / 12m
      ↑68.6% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hempstead and Wigmore
      B Repton
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      479
      499
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      457
      296
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↑68.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.4%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hempstead and Wigmore
      B Repton
      Violent Crime
      158 ↓8%
      167 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑64%
      90 ↑210%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓5%
      27 ↑69%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓41%
      28 ↑300%
      Burglary
      18 ↑38%
      13 ↑225%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓14%
      29 ↑45%
      Drugs
      17 ↓15%
      21 ↑425%
      Public Order
      19 ↑27%
      24 ↑71%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑20%
      65 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓36%
      17 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hempstead and Wigmore is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 38/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hempstead and Wigmore safer than Repton?

      Hempstead and Wigmore has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 479 crimes in the last 12 months. Repton has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 499 crimes. Hempstead and Wigmore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Repton shows +68.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hempstead and Wigmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (158 incidents). In Repton, it is Violent Crime (167 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hempstead and Wigmore recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Repton recorded 90. 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 Repton?

      Violent crime in Hempstead and Wigmore totalled 158 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Repton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hempstead and Wigmore and Repton 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%). Repton recorded 296 crimes previously (now 499, +68.6%).

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

      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 Repton has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hempstead and Wigmore and Repton?

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

      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 Repton on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.