Aylesford & East Stour vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry

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
      67/100
      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Kent Police

      Aylesford & East Stour vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Aylesford & East Stour
      Kent Police
      1,891 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      31.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Kent Police
      236 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford & East Stour
      B Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,891
      236
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,092
      248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.6%
      ↓4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.7%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford & East Stour
      B Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Violent Crime
      605 ↓13%
      90 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      246 ↑33%
      31 ↑121%
      Other Theft
      132 ↓23%
      13 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓13%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      46 ↓8%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↓12%
      24 ↑41%
      Drugs
      57 ↑54%
      3 ↓50%
      Public Order
      80 ↑1%
      2 ↓67%
      Robbery
      13 ↑86%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      415 ↓25%
      49 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑20%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑10%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      59 ↑2%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford & East Stour safer than Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Aylesford & East Stour has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,891 crimes in the last 12 months. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 236 crimes. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesford & East Stour vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Aylesford & East Stour shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows -4.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylesford & East Stour and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      In Aylesford & East Stour, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (605 incidents). In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesford & East Stour and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Aylesford & East Stour recorded 246 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 31. 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Violent crime in Aylesford & East Stour totalled 605 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesford & East Stour and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford & East Stour recorded 2,092 crimes (now 1,891, a change of -9.6%). Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 248 crimes previously (now 236, -4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford & East Stour and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      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 31.7% and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford & East Stour and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Aylesford & East Stour falls within the Kent Police boundary. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry on a crime map?

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

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