Abbey vs Loose & Linton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Abbey Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Loose & Linton Kent Police

      Abbey vs Loose & Linton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Kent Police
      818 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.6% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Loose & Linton
      Kent Police
      522 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Loose & Linton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      818
      522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      617
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.6%
      ↑32.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Loose & Linton
      Violent Crime
      268 ↑36%
      199 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      188 ↑98%
      88 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑51%
      32 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑72%
      21 ↑62%
      Burglary
      23 ↓36%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑39%
      60 ↑67%
      Drugs
      16 ↑100%
      37 ↑131%
      Public Order
      30 ↑11%
      19 ↓27%
      Robbery
      7 ↑40%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      88 ↓8%
      30 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓22%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓35%
      20 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Loose & Linton is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 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 Loose & Linton?

      Abbey has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 818 crimes in the last 12 months. Loose & Linton has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Loose & Linton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Loose & Linton?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Loose & Linton shows +32.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Loose & Linton?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (268 incidents). In Loose & Linton, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Loose & Linton?

      Abbey recorded 188 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loose & Linton recorded 88. 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 Loose & Linton?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 268 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Loose & Linton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Loose & Linton 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%). Loose & Linton recorded 395 crimes previously (now 522, +32.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Loose & Linton?

      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 Loose & Linton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Loose & Linton?

      Abbey falls within the Kent Police boundary. Loose & Linton 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 Loose & Linton?

      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 Loose & Linton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Loose & Linton. 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.