Thundersley vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Thundersley Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police

      Thundersley vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thundersley
      Essex Police
      776 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      29.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Thundersley
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      776
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      765
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thundersley
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Violent Crime
      319 ↑8%
      7 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓40%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↓49%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      51 ↑65%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑8%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      37 ↑32%
      0
      Public Order
      52 ↑37%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      10 ↑233%
      0
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑163%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↓28%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thundersley safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Thundersley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 776 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thundersley vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Thundersley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Thundersley and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      In Thundersley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (319 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Thundersley and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Thundersley recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6. 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 Thundersley vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Violent crime in Thundersley totalled 319 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Thundersley and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thundersley recorded 765 crimes (now 776, a change of +1.4%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes previously (now 14, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thundersley and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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. Thundersley has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thundersley and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Thundersley falls within the Essex Police boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Thundersley and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      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 Thundersley or Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?

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

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