Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow vs Weald North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow vs Weald North Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      Kent Police
      687 crimes / 12m
      ↓32.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      687
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,024
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32.9%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      291 ↓39%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      167 ↑3%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓32%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓47%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      15 ↓40%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓31%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      19 ↓47%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      21 ↓60%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      7 ↓46%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓58%
      1
      Other Crime
      30 ↓32%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 27/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 687 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (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 Weald North?

      In Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (291 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 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 Weald North?

      Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 167 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Weald North?

      Violent crime in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow totalled 291 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. 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 Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow recorded 1,024 crimes (now 687, a change of -32.9%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

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

      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 Weald North has 100%. 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 Weald North?

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

      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 Weald North on a crime map?

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