Bellingham vs Hoe Street

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bellingham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Hoe Street Metropolitan Police Service

      Bellingham vs Hoe Street Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bellingham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,431 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoe Street
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,872 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bellingham
      B Hoe Street
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,431
      11,872
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,610
      12,902
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bellingham
      B Hoe Street
      Violent Crime
      1,575 ↑7%
      2,791 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,062 ↑0%
      2,751 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      337 ↓4%
      968 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      565 ↓32%
      921 ↓36%
      Burglary
      196 ↓23%
      479 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      365 ↑1%
      615 ↓9%
      Drugs
      268 ↑22%
      682 ↑65%
      Public Order
      298 ↑3%
      665 ↑8%
      Robbery
      142 ↑51%
      349 ↓24%
      Shoplifting
      376 ↓16%
      405 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      107 ↑19%
      882 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓40%
      160 ↓26%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑52%
      70 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑14%
      134 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bellingham is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bellingham safer than Hoe Street?

      Bellingham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,431 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoe Street has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 11,872 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bellingham vs Hoe Street?

      Bellingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hoe Street shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bellingham and Hoe Street?

      In Bellingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,575 incidents). In Hoe Street, it is Violent Crime (2,791 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bellingham and Hoe Street?

      Bellingham recorded 1,062 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoe Street recorded 2,751. 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 Bellingham vs Hoe Street?

      Violent crime in Bellingham totalled 1,575 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,791 in Hoe Street. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bellingham and Hoe Street in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bellingham recorded 5,610 crimes (now 5,431, a change of -3.2%). Hoe Street recorded 12,902 crimes previously (now 11,872, -8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bellingham and Hoe Street?

      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. Bellingham has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Hoe Street has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bellingham and Hoe Street?

      Bellingham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hoe Street is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bellingham and Hoe Street?

      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 Bellingham or Hoe Street on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bellingham and Hoe Street. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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