Ash and New Ash Green vs Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ash and New Ash Green vs Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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 Ash and New Ash Green safer than Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
Ash and New Ash Green has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 300 crimes in the last 12 months. Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 264 crimes. Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ash and New Ash Green vs Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
Ash and New Ash Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth shows -40.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ash and New Ash Green and Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
In Ash and New Ash Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (79 incidents). In Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ash and New Ash Green and Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
Ash and New Ash Green recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth recorded 47. 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 Ash and New Ash Green vs Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
Violent crime in Ash and New Ash Green totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ash and New Ash Green and Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ash and New Ash Green recorded 336 crimes (now 300, a change of -10.7%). Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth recorded 444 crimes previously (now 264, -40.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ash and New Ash Green and Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
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. Ash and New Ash Green has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth has 48%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ash and New Ash Green and Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
Ash and New Ash Green falls within the Kent Police boundary. Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth 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 Ash and New Ash Green and Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth?
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 Ash and New Ash Green or Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ash and New Ash Green and Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.