Aylesford South & Ditton vs Denton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Aylesford South & Ditton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Denton Kent Police

      Aylesford South & Ditton vs Denton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Aylesford South & Ditton
      Kent Police
      893 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Denton
      Kent Police
      751 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      36.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford South & Ditton
      B Denton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      893
      751
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      828
      723
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford South & Ditton
      B Denton
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑18%
      281 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      210 ↑33%
      122 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑6%
      70 ↑59%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓16%
      41 ↑17%
      Burglary
      19 ↓17%
      36 ↑57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↑6%
      84 ↓13%
      Drugs
      19 ↓5%
      23 ↓60%
      Public Order
      31 ↓30%
      24 ↓14%
      Robbery
      9 ↑80%
      11 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓13%
      20 ↓65%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓75%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓35%
      22 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Denton is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford South & Ditton safer than Denton?

      Aylesford South & Ditton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 893 crimes in the last 12 months. Denton has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 751 crimes. Denton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesford South & Ditton vs Denton?

      Aylesford South & Ditton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Denton shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylesford South & Ditton and Denton?

      In Aylesford South & Ditton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Denton, it is Violent Crime (281 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesford South & Ditton and Denton?

      Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 210 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Denton recorded 122. 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 South & Ditton vs Denton?

      Violent crime in Aylesford South & Ditton totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 281 in Denton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesford South & Ditton and Denton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 828 crimes (now 893, a change of +7.9%). Denton recorded 723 crimes previously (now 751, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesford South & Ditton and Denton?

      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 South & Ditton has a resolution rate of 25.3% and Denton has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford South & Ditton and Denton?

      Aylesford South & Ditton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Denton 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 South & Ditton and Denton?

      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 South & Ditton or Denton on a crime map?

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

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