Aylesford North & North Downs vs Staplehurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Aylesford North & North Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Staplehurst Kent Police

      Aylesford North & North Downs vs Staplehurst Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Aylesford North & North Downs
      Kent Police
      181 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.7% trend
      53.8% 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 Aylesford North & North Downs
      B Staplehurst
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      181
      474
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      162
      481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.7%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.8%
      14.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford North & North Downs
      B Staplehurst
      Violent Crime
      58 ↑12%
      164 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↑34%
      95 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑8%
      23 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓6%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      9 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓38%
      37 ↓35%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      14 ↑133%
      Public Order
      12 ↑33%
      10 ↓50%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      2
      86 ↑79%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      13 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aylesford North & North Downs is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford North & North Downs safer than Staplehurst?

      Aylesford North & North Downs has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 181 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Aylesford North & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesford North & North Downs vs Staplehurst?

      Aylesford North & North Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Aylesford North & North Downs and Staplehurst?

      In Aylesford North & North Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (58 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 Aylesford North & North Downs and Staplehurst?

      Aylesford North & North Downs recorded 47 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 Aylesford North & North Downs vs Staplehurst?

      Violent crime in Aylesford North & North Downs totalled 58 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 Aylesford North & North Downs and Staplehurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford North & North Downs recorded 162 crimes (now 181, a change of +11.7%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford North & North Downs 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. Aylesford North & North Downs has a resolution rate of 53.8% and Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford North & North Downs and Staplehurst?

      Aylesford North & North Downs 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 Aylesford North & North Downs 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 Aylesford North & North Downs or Staplehurst on a crime map?

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

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