Blendon and Penhill vs Harefield Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Blendon and Penhill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Harefield Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Blendon and Penhill vs Harefield Village Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Blendon and Penhill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,469 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Harefield Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      453 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blendon and Penhill
      B Harefield Village
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,469
      453
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,575
      386
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↑17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blendon and Penhill
      B Harefield Village
      Violent Crime
      392 ↑2%
      153 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      342 ↑21%
      103 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓23%
      28 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      162 ↓40%
      41 ↑28%
      Burglary
      102 ↑44%
      18 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↓39%
      31 ↓47%
      Drugs
      81 ↑42%
      10 ↑150%
      Public Order
      84 ↑17%
      30 ↑50%
      Robbery
      17 ↓50%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      76 ↓16%
      18 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑50%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓53%
      11 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blendon and Penhill safer than Harefield Village?

      Blendon and Penhill has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,469 crimes in the last 12 months. Harefield Village has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 453 crimes. Harefield Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blendon and Penhill vs Harefield Village?

      Blendon and Penhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harefield Village shows +17.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blendon and Penhill and Harefield Village?

      In Blendon and Penhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Harefield Village, it is Violent Crime (153 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blendon and Penhill and Harefield Village?

      Blendon and Penhill recorded 342 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harefield Village recorded 103. 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 Blendon and Penhill vs Harefield Village?

      Violent crime in Blendon and Penhill totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 153 in Harefield Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blendon and Penhill and Harefield Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blendon and Penhill recorded 1,575 crimes (now 1,469, a change of -6.7%). Harefield Village recorded 386 crimes previously (now 453, +17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blendon and Penhill and Harefield Village?

      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. Blendon and Penhill has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Harefield Village has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blendon and Penhill and Harefield Village?

      Blendon and Penhill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Harefield Village 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 Blendon and Penhill and Harefield Village?

      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 Blendon and Penhill or Harefield Village on a crime map?

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

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