Welton and Hemswell vs Messingham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Welton and Hemswell Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Messingham Humberside Police

      Welton and Hemswell vs Messingham Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Welton and Hemswell
      Lincolnshire Police
      490 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Messingham
      Humberside Police
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.4% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Welton and Hemswell
      B Messingham
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      490
      142
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      758
      201
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.4%
      ↓29.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Welton and Hemswell
      B Messingham
      Violent Crime
      195 ↓31%
      54 ↓29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↓27%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      40 ↓44%
      11 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓5%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      28 ↓13%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↓62%
      17 ↓19%
      Drugs
      7 ↓36%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      18 ↓47%
      15 ↓17%
      Robbery
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓63%
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓33%
      2 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Messingham is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Welton and Hemswell safer than Messingham?

      Welton and Hemswell has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 490 crimes in the last 12 months. Messingham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 142 crimes. Messingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Welton and Hemswell vs Messingham?

      Welton and Hemswell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Messingham shows -29.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Welton and Hemswell and Messingham?

      In Welton and Hemswell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Messingham, it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Welton and Hemswell and Messingham?

      Welton and Hemswell recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Messingham recorded 18. 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 Welton and Hemswell vs Messingham?

      Violent crime in Welton and Hemswell totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Messingham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Welton and Hemswell and Messingham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Welton and Hemswell recorded 758 crimes (now 490, a change of -35.4%). Messingham recorded 201 crimes previously (now 142, -29.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Welton and Hemswell and Messingham?

      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. Welton and Hemswell has a resolution rate of 0% and Messingham has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Welton and Hemswell and Messingham?

      Welton and Hemswell falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Messingham is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Welton and Hemswell and Messingham?

      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 Welton and Hemswell or Messingham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Welton and Hemswell and Messingham. 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.