Barton vs Walland & Denge Marsh

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Barton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Walland & Denge Marsh Kent Police

      Barton vs Walland & Denge Marsh 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
      78/100
      Safe
      Walland & Denge Marsh
      Kent Police
      21 crimes / 12m
      ↑162.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barton
      B Walland & Denge Marsh
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,159
      21
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,976
      8
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↑162.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barton
      B Walland & Denge Marsh
      Violent Crime
      952 ↑6%
      8 ↑167%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      414 ↑44%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      109 ↑3%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓52%
      2
      Burglary
      41 ↑28%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      177 ↑7%
      5
      Drugs
      60 ↓35%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      79 ↓9%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      14 ↑27%
      0
      Shoplifting
      178 ↑31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓27%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑14%
      0
      Other Crime
      49 ↑26%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barton safer than Walland & Denge Marsh?

      Barton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,159 crimes in the last 12 months. Walland & Denge Marsh has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 21 crimes. Walland & Denge Marsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barton vs Walland & Denge Marsh?

      Barton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walland & Denge Marsh shows +162.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barton and Walland & Denge Marsh?

      In Barton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 incidents). In Walland & Denge Marsh, it is Violent Crime (8 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barton and Walland & Denge Marsh?

      Barton recorded 414 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walland & Denge Marsh recorded 1. 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 Walland & Denge Marsh?

      Violent crime in Barton totalled 952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 8 in Walland & Denge Marsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barton and Walland & Denge Marsh 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%). Walland & Denge Marsh recorded 8 crimes previously (now 21, +162.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barton and Walland & Denge Marsh?

      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 Walland & Denge Marsh has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barton and Walland & Denge Marsh?

      Barton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Walland & Denge Marsh 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 Walland & Denge Marsh?

      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 Walland & Denge Marsh on a crime map?

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

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