Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Aylesford South & Ditton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Aylesford South & Ditton Kent Police

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Aylesford South & Ditton Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      Kent Police
      52 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Aylesford South & Ditton
      Kent Police
      893 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      B Aylesford South & Ditton
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      52
      893
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      42
      828
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.8%
      ↑7.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
      B Aylesford South & Ditton
      Violent Crime
      17 ↑6%
      329 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↑114%
      210 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓17%
      66 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      46 ↓16%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      19 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑20%
      86 ↑6%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      19 ↓5%
      Public Order
      1
      31 ↓30%
      Robbery
      1
      9 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      0
      45 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      22 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne safer than Aylesford South & Ditton?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 52 crimes in the last 12 months. Aylesford South & Ditton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 893 crimes. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Aylesford South & Ditton?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aylesford South & Ditton shows +7.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Aylesford South & Ditton?

      In Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Aylesford South & Ditton, it is Violent Crime (329 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Aylesford South & Ditton?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 210. 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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Aylesford South & Ditton?

      Violent crime in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 329 in Aylesford South & Ditton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Aylesford South & Ditton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 42 crimes (now 52, a change of +23.8%). Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 828 crimes previously (now 893, +7.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Aylesford South & Ditton?

      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. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a resolution rate of 0% and Aylesford South & Ditton has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Aylesford South & Ditton?

      Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Aylesford South & Ditton 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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Aylesford South & Ditton?

      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 Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne or Aylesford South & Ditton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Aylesford South & Ditton. 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.