Harpenden and Rural vs Coxheath & Farleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Harpenden and Rural Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police

      Harpenden and Rural vs Coxheath & Farleigh Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Harpenden and Rural
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      1,784 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.7% trend
      55.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% trend
      75% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harpenden and Rural
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,784
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,469
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.7%
      ↓20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      55.6%
      75%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harpenden and Rural
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Violent Crime
      522 ↓18%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      351 ↓38%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      135 ↓33%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      168 ↓13%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      98 ↓23%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      161 ↓22%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      34 ↑48%
      0
      Public Order
      69 ↓48%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      9 ↓63%
      0
      Shoplifting
      148 ↓43%
      0
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓37%
      0
      Other Crime
      39 ↓5%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harpenden and Rural safer than Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Harpenden and Rural has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,784 crimes in the last 12 months. Coxheath & Farleigh has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Coxheath & Farleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harpenden and Rural vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Harpenden and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Coxheath & Farleigh shows -20.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harpenden and Rural and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      In Harpenden and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (522 incidents). In Coxheath & Farleigh, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harpenden and Rural and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Harpenden and Rural recorded 351 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 5. 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 Harpenden and Rural vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Violent crime in Harpenden and Rural totalled 522 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Coxheath & Farleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harpenden and Rural and Coxheath & Farleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harpenden and Rural recorded 2,469 crimes (now 1,784, a change of -27.7%). Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 54 crimes previously (now 43, -20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harpenden and Rural and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      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. Harpenden and Rural has a resolution rate of 55.6% and Coxheath & Farleigh has 75%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harpenden and Rural and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Harpenden and Rural falls within the Hertfordshire Constabulary boundary. Coxheath & Farleigh 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 Harpenden and Rural and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      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 Harpenden and Rural or Coxheath & Farleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harpenden and Rural and Coxheath & Farleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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