Aylesford South & Ditton vs Swanscombe

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
      3/100
      Swanscombe Kent Police

      Aylesford South & Ditton vs Swanscombe 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Swanscombe
      Kent Police
      1,028 crimes / 12m
      ↑31% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesford South & Ditton
      B Swanscombe
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      893
      1,028
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      828
      785
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↑31%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesford South & Ditton
      B Swanscombe
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑18%
      353 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      210 ↑33%
      174 ↑98%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑6%
      72 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↓16%
      67 ↑14%
      Burglary
      19 ↓17%
      34 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↑6%
      154 ↑34%
      Drugs
      19 ↓5%
      48 ↑78%
      Public Order
      31 ↓30%
      37 ↑0%
      Robbery
      9 ↑80%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓13%
      24 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑167%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓75%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      13 ↑63%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓35%
      33 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aylesford South & Ditton is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesford South & Ditton safer than Swanscombe?

      Aylesford South & Ditton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 893 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanscombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,028 crimes. Aylesford South & Ditton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Swanscombe shows +31% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Aylesford South & Ditton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Swanscombe, it is Violent Crime (353 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Aylesford South & Ditton recorded 210 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanscombe recorded 174. 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 Swanscombe?

      Violent crime in Aylesford South & Ditton totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 353 in Swanscombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesford South & Ditton and Swanscombe 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%). Swanscombe recorded 785 crimes previously (now 1,028, +31%).

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

      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 Swanscombe has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesford South & Ditton and Swanscombe?

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

      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 Swanscombe on a crime map?

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

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