Barton vs Biddenden
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barton vs Biddenden Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barton safer than Biddenden?
Barton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,159 crimes in the last 12 months. Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 142 crimes. Biddenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barton vs Biddenden?
Barton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Biddenden shows +25.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barton and Biddenden?
In Barton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 incidents). In Biddenden, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barton and Biddenden?
Barton recorded 414 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Biddenden 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 Barton vs Biddenden?
Violent crime in Barton totalled 952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Biddenden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barton and Biddenden in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barton recorded 1,976 crimes (now 2,159, a change of +9.3%). Biddenden recorded 113 crimes previously (now 142, +25.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barton and Biddenden?
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. Barton has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Biddenden has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barton and Biddenden?
Barton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Biddenden 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 Barton and Biddenden?
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 Barton or Biddenden on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barton and Biddenden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.