Allington & Bridge vs Joyden's Wood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Allington & Bridge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Joyden's Wood Kent Police

      Allington & Bridge vs Joyden's Wood Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Allington & Bridge
      Kent Police
      2,943 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Joyden's Wood
      Kent Police
      219 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Allington & Bridge
      B Joyden's Wood
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,943
      219
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,263
      180
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.8%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Allington & Bridge
      B Joyden's Wood
      Violent Crime
      1,018 ↓9%
      71 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      478 ↓2%
      35 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      210 ↓18%
      7 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↓17%
      24 ↓20%
      Burglary
      58 ↓33%
      13 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      223 ↓6%
      26 ↑18%
      Drugs
      161 ↑24%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      142 ↓29%
      12 ↑100%
      Robbery
      18 ↓31%
      0
      Shoplifting
      385 ↓3%
      6 ↑500%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓23%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓52%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓49%
      2
      Other Crime
      95 ↓9%
      13 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Allington & Bridge safer than Joyden's Wood?

      Allington & Bridge has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,943 crimes in the last 12 months. Joyden's Wood has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 219 crimes. Joyden's Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Allington & Bridge vs Joyden's Wood?

      Allington & Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Allington & Bridge and Joyden's Wood?

      In Allington & Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,018 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 Allington & Bridge and Joyden's Wood?

      Allington & Bridge recorded 478 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 Allington & Bridge vs Joyden's Wood?

      Violent crime in Allington & Bridge totalled 1,018 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 Allington & Bridge and Joyden's Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Allington & Bridge recorded 3,263 crimes (now 2,943, a change of -9.8%). Joyden's Wood recorded 180 crimes previously (now 219, +21.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Allington & Bridge 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. Allington & Bridge has a resolution rate of 39.2% 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 Allington & Bridge and Joyden's Wood?

      Allington & Bridge 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 Allington & Bridge 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 Allington & Bridge or Joyden's Wood on a crime map?

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

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