Barming Heath & Teston vs Borough Green & Platt

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Barming Heath & Teston Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Borough Green & Platt Kent Police

      Barming Heath & Teston vs Borough Green & Platt Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Barming Heath & Teston
      Kent Police
      274 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Borough Green & Platt
      Kent Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.4% trend
      54.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barming Heath & Teston
      B Borough Green & Platt
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      274
      103
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      212
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.6%
      ↓51.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      54.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barming Heath & Teston
      B Borough Green & Platt
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑23%
      44 ↓41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↑26%
      16 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓46%
      12 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓45%
      4 ↓71%
      Burglary
      9 ↑125%
      3 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑93%
      17 ↓55%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      12 ↓8%
      2 ↓67%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      0
      1 ↓86%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Borough Green & Platt is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barming Heath & Teston safer than Borough Green & Platt?

      Barming Heath & Teston has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. Borough Green & Platt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 103 crimes. Borough Green & Platt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barming Heath & Teston vs Borough Green & Platt?

      Barming Heath & Teston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Borough Green & Platt shows -51.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barming Heath & Teston and Borough Green & Platt?

      In Barming Heath & Teston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Borough Green & Platt, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barming Heath & Teston and Borough Green & Platt?

      Barming Heath & Teston recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Borough Green & Platt recorded 16. 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 Barming Heath & Teston vs Borough Green & Platt?

      Violent crime in Barming Heath & Teston totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Borough Green & Platt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston and Borough Green & Platt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barming Heath & Teston recorded 237 crimes (now 274, a change of +15.6%). Borough Green & Platt recorded 212 crimes previously (now 103, -51.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barming Heath & Teston and Borough Green & Platt?

      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. Barming Heath & Teston has a resolution rate of 29% and Borough Green & Platt has 54.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston and Borough Green & Platt?

      Barming Heath & Teston falls within the Kent Police boundary. Borough Green & Platt 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 Barming Heath & Teston and Borough Green & Platt?

      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 Barming Heath & Teston or Borough Green & Platt on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barming Heath & Teston and Borough Green & Platt. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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