Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow vs Upper Weald

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Upper Weald Kent Police

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow vs Upper Weald Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      Kent Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Upper Weald
      Kent Police
      168 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      B Upper Weald
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      855
      168
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,069
      207
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20%
      ↓18.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      B Upper Weald
      Violent Crime
      369 ↓27%
      61 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      205 ↑20%
      42 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓14%
      17 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓40%
      13 ↓24%
      Burglary
      20 ↓17%
      5 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓20%
      16 ↓30%
      Drugs
      25 ↓29%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      27 ↓53%
      5 ↓55%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓62%
      4
      Other Crime
      36 ↓29%
      3 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Weald is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow safer than Upper Weald?

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 855 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Weald has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 168 crimes. Upper Weald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Weald shows -18.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 incidents). In Upper Weald, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 205 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Weald recorded 42. 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 Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow vs Upper Weald?

      Violent crime in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow totalled 369 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Upper Weald. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 1,069 crimes (now 855, a change of -20%). Upper Weald recorded 207 crimes previously (now 168, -18.8%).

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

      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. Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Upper Weald has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow and Upper Weald?

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

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

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