Hildenborough vs Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hildenborough Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow Kent Police

      Hildenborough vs Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hildenborough
      Kent Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      Kent Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hildenborough
      B Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      177
      855
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      211
      1,069
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.1%
      ↓20%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hildenborough
      B Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      Violent Crime
      58 ↑5%
      369 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑23%
      205 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑8%
      50 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓50%
      29 ↓40%
      Burglary
      11 ↓15%
      20 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓24%
      74 ↓20%
      Drugs
      4 ↓71%
      25 ↓29%
      Public Order
      6 ↓14%
      27 ↓53%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓53%
      10 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓29%
      36 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hildenborough is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 12/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hildenborough safer than Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?

      Hildenborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 855 crimes. Hildenborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hildenborough vs Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?

      Hildenborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow shows -20% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hildenborough and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?

      In Hildenborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (58 incidents). In Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow, it is Violent Crime (369 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hildenborough and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?

      Hildenborough recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 205. 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 Hildenborough vs Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?

      Violent crime in Hildenborough totalled 58 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 369 in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hildenborough and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hildenborough recorded 211 crimes (now 177, a change of -16.1%). Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 1,069 crimes previously (now 855, -20%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hildenborough and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?

      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. Hildenborough has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hildenborough and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?

      Hildenborough falls within the Kent Police boundary. Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow 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 Hildenborough and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?

      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 Hildenborough or Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hildenborough and Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow. 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.