Golden Valley vs Hereford City North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Golden Valley West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Hereford City North West Mercia Police

      Golden Valley vs Hereford City North Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Golden Valley
      West Mercia Police
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Hereford City North
      West Mercia Police
      2,386 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.6% trend
      18.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Golden Valley
      B Hereford City North
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      189
      2,386
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      336
      1,827
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓43.8%
      ↑30.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Golden Valley
      B Hereford City North
      Violent Crime
      102 ↓34%
      966 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓54%
      328 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓22%
      149 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓40%
      36 ↑20%
      Burglary
      12 ↓43%
      42 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓73%
      167 ↑30%
      Drugs
      6 ↓25%
      76 ↑29%
      Public Order
      10 ↓9%
      157 ↑38%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      23 ↑229%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓60%
      316 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑43%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      42 ↑110%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      26 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓79%
      48 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Golden Valley is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Golden Valley safer than Hereford City North?

      Golden Valley has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 189 crimes in the last 12 months. Hereford City North has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,386 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Golden Valley vs Hereford City North?

      Golden Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hereford City North shows +30.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Golden Valley and Hereford City North?

      In Golden Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Hereford City North, it is Violent Crime (966 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Golden Valley and Hereford City North?

      Golden Valley recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hereford City North recorded 328. 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 Golden Valley vs Hereford City North?

      Violent crime in Golden Valley totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 966 in Hereford City North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Golden Valley and Hereford City North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Golden Valley recorded 336 crimes (now 189, a change of -43.8%). Hereford City North recorded 1,827 crimes previously (now 2,386, +30.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Golden Valley and Hereford City North?

      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. Golden Valley has a resolution rate of 0% and Hereford City North has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Golden Valley and Hereford City North?

      Golden Valley falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Hereford City North is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Golden Valley and Hereford City North?

      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 Golden Valley or Hereford City North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Golden Valley and Hereford City North. 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.