Aylesford & East Stour vs Cowden and Hever

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Aylesford & East Stour Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Cowden and Hever Kent Police

      Aylesford & East Stour vs Cowden and Hever Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Aylesford & East Stour
      Kent Police
      1,830 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford & East Stour
      B Cowden and Hever
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,830
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,109
      93
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.2%
      ↓45.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford & East Stour
      B Cowden and Hever
      Violent Crime
      601 ↓10%
      14 ↓66%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      241 ↑12%
      13 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      140 ↓16%
      6 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↑11%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      45 ↓6%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↓20%
      3 ↓75%
      Drugs
      56 ↑33%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      70 ↓15%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      13 ↑117%
      0
      Shoplifting
      381 ↓33%
      0
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↑15%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↓13%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cowden and Hever is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford & East Stour safer than Cowden and Hever?

      Aylesford & East Stour has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,830 crimes in the last 12 months. Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 51 crimes. Cowden and Hever scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesford & East Stour vs Cowden and Hever?

      Aylesford & East Stour shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cowden and Hever shows -45.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylesford & East Stour and Cowden and Hever?

      In Aylesford & East Stour, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (601 incidents). In Cowden and Hever, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesford & East Stour and Cowden and Hever?

      Aylesford & East Stour recorded 241 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cowden and Hever recorded 13. 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 Aylesford & East Stour vs Cowden and Hever?

      Violent crime in Aylesford & East Stour totalled 601 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Cowden and Hever. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesford & East Stour and Cowden and Hever in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford & East Stour recorded 2,109 crimes (now 1,830, a change of -13.2%). Cowden and Hever recorded 93 crimes previously (now 51, -45.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford & East Stour and Cowden and Hever?

      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. Aylesford & East Stour has a resolution rate of 26.6% and Cowden and Hever has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford & East Stour and Cowden and Hever?

      Aylesford & East Stour falls within the Kent Police boundary. Cowden and Hever 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 Aylesford & East Stour and Cowden and Hever?

      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 Aylesford & East Stour or Cowden and Hever on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylesford & East Stour and Cowden and Hever. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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