Abbey vs Aylesford & East Stour

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Abbey Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Aylesford & East Stour Kent Police

      Abbey vs Aylesford & East Stour Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Kent Police
      818 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.6% trend
      29.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Aylesford & East Stour
      Kent Police
      1,954 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      39.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Aylesford & East Stour
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      818
      1,954
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      617
      2,127
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.6%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      39.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Aylesford & East Stour
      Violent Crime
      268 ↑36%
      615 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      188 ↑98%
      233 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑51%
      143 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑72%
      61 ↓19%
      Burglary
      23 ↓36%
      50 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑39%
      125 ↓10%
      Drugs
      16 ↑100%
      56 ↑27%
      Public Order
      30 ↑11%
      85 ↓6%
      Robbery
      7 ↑40%
      16 ↑433%
      Shoplifting
      88 ↓8%
      451 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      11 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓22%
      25 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      26 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓35%
      57 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aylesford & East Stour is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Aylesford & East Stour?

      Abbey has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 818 crimes in the last 12 months. Aylesford & East Stour has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,954 crimes. Aylesford & East Stour scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Aylesford & East Stour?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aylesford & East Stour shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Aylesford & East Stour?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Aylesford & East Stour, it is Violent Crime (615 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Aylesford & East Stour?

      Abbey recorded 188 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aylesford & East Stour recorded 233. 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 Abbey vs Aylesford & East Stour?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 615 in Aylesford & East Stour. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Aylesford & East Stour in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 617 crimes (now 818, a change of +32.6%). Aylesford & East Stour recorded 2,127 crimes previously (now 1,954, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Aylesford & East Stour?

      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. Abbey has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Aylesford & East Stour has 39.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Aylesford & East Stour?

      Abbey falls within the Kent Police boundary. Aylesford & East Stour 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 Abbey and Aylesford & East Stour?

      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 Abbey or Aylesford & East Stour on a crime map?

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

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