Is Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow Safe?
Crime statistics for Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 855 total crimes recorded in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow
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Month-by-month crime totals for Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow safe?
Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 855 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 20% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow in the last 12 months?
855 crimes were recorded in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 20% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,069 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 369 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
The most common crime in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow is Violent Crime, with 369 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 43.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 20% — from 1,069 crimes in the previous 12 months to 855 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a safety score of 12 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow compare to the Kent Police average?
Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow has a safety score of 12/100, while the Kent Police force area average is 37/100. Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
33.3% of crimes recorded in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Kent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow?
369 violent crimes were recorded in Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow in the last 12 months — representing 43.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 205 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow last updated?
The crime data for Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow with other areas?
You can compare Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.