Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Joyden's Wood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Joyden's Wood Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne safer than Joyden's Wood?
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 52 crimes in the last 12 months. Joyden's Wood has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 219 crimes. Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne vs Joyden's Wood?
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. Joyden's Wood shows +21.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Joyden's Wood?
In Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Joyden's Wood, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Joyden's Wood?
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Joyden's Wood recorded 35. 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 Joyden's Wood?
Violent crime in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Joyden's Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Joyden's Wood 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%). Joyden's Wood recorded 180 crimes previously (now 219, +21.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Joyden's Wood?
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 Joyden's Wood has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Joyden's Wood?
Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Joyden's Wood 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 Joyden's Wood?
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 Joyden's Wood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne and Joyden's Wood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.