Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow vs Washford

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
      44/100
      Washford Kent Police

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow vs Washford 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
      44/100
      Below Average
      Washford
      Kent Police
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↑268.2% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      B Washford
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      855
      394
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,069
      107
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20%
      ↑268.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      35.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      B Washford
      Violent Crime
      369 ↓27%
      167 ↑271%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      205 ↑20%
      54 ↑184%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓14%
      23 ↑229%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓40%
      18 ↑200%
      Burglary
      20 ↓17%
      11 ↑267%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓20%
      40 ↑300%
      Drugs
      25 ↓29%
      15 ↑275%
      Public Order
      27 ↓53%
      22 ↑450%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑0%
      16
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓62%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓29%
      17 ↑143%
      Overall Verdict
      B Washford is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 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 Washford?

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 855 crimes in the last 12 months. Washford has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 394 crimes. Washford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Washford shows +268.2% (rising). 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 Washford?

      In Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (369 incidents). In Washford, it is Violent Crime (167 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 Washford?

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 205 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washford recorded 54. 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 Washford?

      Violent crime in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow totalled 369 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 167 in Washford. 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 Washford 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%). Washford recorded 107 crimes previously (now 394, +268.2%).

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

      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 Washford has 35.4%. 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 Washford?

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

      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 Washford on a crime map?

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