Howden vs Messingham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Howden Humberside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Messingham Humberside Police

      Howden vs Messingham Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Howden
      Humberside Police
      365 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Messingham
      Humberside Police
      124 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.7% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Howden
      B Messingham
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      365
      124
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      417
      196
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.5%
      ↓36.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Howden
      B Messingham
      Violent Crime
      159 ↓9%
      49 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓11%
      14 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓10%
      12 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑0%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      12 ↓20%
      7 ↓61%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓33%
      17 ↓15%
      Drugs
      8 ↑300%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      39 ↓19%
      11 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑25%
      3 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Messingham is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Howden safer than Messingham?

      Howden has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 365 crimes in the last 12 months. Messingham has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 124 crimes. Messingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Howden vs Messingham?

      Howden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Messingham shows -36.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Howden and Messingham?

      In Howden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (159 incidents). In Messingham, it is Violent Crime (49 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Howden and Messingham?

      Howden recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Messingham recorded 14. 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 Howden vs Messingham?

      Violent crime in Howden totalled 159 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 49 in Messingham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Howden and Messingham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Howden recorded 417 crimes (now 365, a change of -12.5%). Messingham recorded 196 crimes previously (now 124, -36.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Howden and Messingham?

      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. Howden has a resolution rate of 0% and Messingham has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Howden and Messingham?

      Howden falls within the Humberside Police boundary. Messingham is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Howden and Messingham?

      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 Howden or Messingham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Howden and Messingham. 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.