Welton and Hemswell vs Ridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Welton and Hemswell vs Ridge Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Welton and Hemswell safer than Ridge?
Welton and Hemswell has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 490 crimes in the last 12 months. Ridge has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 165 crimes. Ridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Welton and Hemswell vs Ridge?
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. Ridge shows -35.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Welton and Hemswell and Ridge?
In Welton and Hemswell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Ridge, it is Violent Crime (67 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Welton and Hemswell and Ridge?
Welton and Hemswell recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ridge recorded 14. 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 Ridge?
Violent crime in Welton and Hemswell totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 67 in Ridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Welton and Hemswell and Ridge 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%). Ridge recorded 255 crimes previously (now 165, -35.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Welton and Hemswell and Ridge?
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 Ridge has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Welton and Hemswell and Ridge?
Welton and Hemswell falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Ridge 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 Ridge?
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 Ridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Welton and Hemswell and Ridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.