Barton vs Pantiles

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Barton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Pantiles Kent Police

      Barton vs Pantiles Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Barton
      Kent Police
      2,159 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Pantiles
      Kent Police
      689 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.8% trend
      41.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barton
      B Pantiles
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,159
      689
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,976
      595
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↑15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      41.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barton
      B Pantiles
      Violent Crime
      952 ↑6%
      207 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      414 ↑44%
      135 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      109 ↑3%
      47 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓52%
      17 ↓59%
      Burglary
      41 ↑28%
      21 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑7%
      55 ↓5%
      Drugs
      60 ↓35%
      18 ↑20%
      Public Order
      79 ↓9%
      33 ↑50%
      Robbery
      14 ↑27%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↑31%
      109 ↑91%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓27%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑27%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑14%
      10 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑26%
      26 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pantiles is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barton safer than Pantiles?

      Barton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,159 crimes in the last 12 months. Pantiles has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 689 crimes. Pantiles scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barton vs Pantiles?

      Barton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pantiles shows +15.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barton and Pantiles?

      In Barton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 incidents). In Pantiles, it is Violent Crime (207 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barton and Pantiles?

      Barton recorded 414 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pantiles recorded 135. 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 Pantiles?

      Violent crime in Barton totalled 952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 207 in Pantiles. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barton and Pantiles 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%). Pantiles recorded 595 crimes previously (now 689, +15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barton and Pantiles?

      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 Pantiles has 41.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barton and Pantiles?

      Barton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Pantiles 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 Pantiles?

      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 Pantiles on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.