Allington & Bridge vs Staplehurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Allington & Bridge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Staplehurst Kent Police

      Allington & Bridge vs Staplehurst 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
      44/100
      Below Average
      Staplehurst
      Kent Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      14.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Allington & Bridge
      B Staplehurst
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,943
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,263
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.8%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Allington & Bridge
      B Staplehurst
      Violent Crime
      1,018 ↓9%
      164 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      478 ↓2%
      95 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      210 ↓18%
      23 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↓17%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      58 ↓33%
      9 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      223 ↓6%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      161 ↑24%
      14 ↑133%
      Public Order
      142 ↓29%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      18 ↓31%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      385 ↓3%
      86 ↑79%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓23%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓52%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓49%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      95 ↓9%
      13 ↑44%
      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 Staplehurst?

      Allington & Bridge has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,943 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Staplehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Allington & Bridge vs Staplehurst?

      Allington & Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Staplehurst shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Allington & Bridge and Staplehurst?

      In Allington & Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,018 incidents). In Staplehurst, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Allington & Bridge and Staplehurst?

      Allington & Bridge recorded 478 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staplehurst recorded 95. 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 Staplehurst?

      Violent crime in Allington & Bridge totalled 1,018 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Staplehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Allington & Bridge and Staplehurst 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%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Allington & Bridge and Staplehurst?

      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 Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Allington & Bridge and Staplehurst?

      Allington & Bridge falls within the Kent Police boundary. Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?

      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 Staplehurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Allington & Bridge and Staplehurst. 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.