Hook and Chessington North vs Valence

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Hook and Chessington North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Valence Metropolitan Police Service

      Hook and Chessington North vs Valence Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Hook and Chessington North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,223 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Valence
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,580 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hook and Chessington North
      B Valence
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,223
      6,580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,054
      6,805
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hook and Chessington North
      B Valence
      Violent Crime
      714 ↑21%
      2,291 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      488 ↓8%
      1,188 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      107 ↓18%
      361 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      251 ↑78%
      644 ↑2%
      Burglary
      97 ↑24%
      253 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      198 ↓24%
      421 ↓3%
      Drugs
      84 ↑87%
      302 ↑39%
      Public Order
      131 ↑4%
      343 ↓12%
      Robbery
      21 ↑17%
      217 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↓13%
      268 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑29%
      128 ↓3%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑22%
      42 ↑24%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑0%
      31 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑10%
      91 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hook and Chessington North safer than Valence?

      Hook and Chessington North has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,223 crimes in the last 12 months. Valence has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,580 crimes. Valence scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hook and Chessington North vs Valence?

      Hook and Chessington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Valence shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hook and Chessington North and Valence?

      In Hook and Chessington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (714 incidents). In Valence, it is Violent Crime (2,291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hook and Chessington North and Valence?

      Hook and Chessington North recorded 488 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valence recorded 1,188. 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 Hook and Chessington North vs Valence?

      Violent crime in Hook and Chessington North totalled 714 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,291 in Valence. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hook and Chessington North and Valence in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hook and Chessington North recorded 2,054 crimes (now 2,223, a change of +8.2%). Valence recorded 6,805 crimes previously (now 6,580, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hook and Chessington North and Valence?

      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. Hook and Chessington North has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Valence has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hook and Chessington North and Valence?

      Hook and Chessington North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Valence 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 Hook and Chessington North and Valence?

      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 Hook and Chessington North or Valence on a crime map?

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

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