Barming Heath & Teston vs Teynham and Lynsted

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
      35/100
      Teynham and Lynsted Kent Police

      Barming Heath & Teston vs Teynham and Lynsted Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Barming Heath & Teston
      Kent Police
      274 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      35/100
      Below Average
      Teynham and Lynsted
      Kent Police
      536 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.9% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barming Heath & Teston
      B Teynham and Lynsted
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      35/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      274
      536
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      237
      436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.6%
      ↑22.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barming Heath & Teston
      B Teynham and Lynsted
      Violent Crime
      128 ↑23%
      183 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↑26%
      141 ↑114%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓46%
      39 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓45%
      20 ↑18%
      Burglary
      9 ↑125%
      23 ↑64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑93%
      52 ↓2%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      12 ↓8%
      25 ↑4%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      0
      14 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      18 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barming Heath & Teston is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barming Heath & Teston safer than Teynham and Lynsted?

      Barming Heath & Teston has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 274 crimes in the last 12 months. Teynham and Lynsted has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) with 536 crimes. Barming Heath & Teston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barming Heath & Teston vs Teynham and Lynsted?

      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. Teynham and Lynsted shows +22.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barming Heath & Teston and Teynham and Lynsted?

      In Barming Heath & Teston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (128 incidents). In Teynham and Lynsted, it is Violent Crime (183 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barming Heath & Teston and Teynham and Lynsted?

      Barming Heath & Teston recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Teynham and Lynsted recorded 141. 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 Teynham and Lynsted?

      Violent crime in Barming Heath & Teston totalled 128 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 183 in Teynham and Lynsted. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barming Heath & Teston and Teynham and Lynsted 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%). Teynham and Lynsted recorded 436 crimes previously (now 536, +22.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barming Heath & Teston and Teynham and Lynsted?

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

      Which police force covers Barming Heath & Teston and Teynham and Lynsted?

      Barming Heath & Teston falls within the Kent Police boundary. Teynham and Lynsted 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 Teynham and Lynsted?

      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 Teynham and Lynsted on a crime map?

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

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