Barton vs Cuxton, Halling and Riverside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Barton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside Kent Police

      Barton vs Cuxton, Halling and Riverside Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Barton
      Kent Police
      2,159 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      29.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      Kent Police
      554 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      44% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barton
      B Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,159
      554
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,976
      637
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↓13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      44%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barton
      B Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      Violent Crime
      952 ↑6%
      166 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      414 ↑44%
      117 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      109 ↑3%
      39 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓52%
      30 ↓39%
      Burglary
      41 ↑28%
      7 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑7%
      52 ↓12%
      Drugs
      60 ↓35%
      65 ↑67%
      Public Order
      79 ↓9%
      22 ↓24%
      Robbery
      14 ↑27%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↑31%
      29 ↑107%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓27%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑27%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑14%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑26%
      19 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cuxton, Halling and Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barton safer than Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Barton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,159 crimes in the last 12 months. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 554 crimes. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barton vs Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Barton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside shows -13% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barton and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      In Barton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 incidents). In Cuxton, Halling and Riverside, it is Violent Crime (166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barton and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Barton recorded 414 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cuxton, Halling and Riverside recorded 117. 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Violent crime in Barton totalled 952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 166 in Cuxton, Halling and Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barton and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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%). Cuxton, Halling and Riverside recorded 637 crimes previously (now 554, -13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barton and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside has 44%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barton and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Barton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barton and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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