Beacon Road vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Beacon Road Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Kent Police

      Beacon Road vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Beacon Road
      Kent Police
      539 crimes / 12m
      ↑65.3% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Kent Police
      557 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      44.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beacon Road
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      539
      557
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      326
      488
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑65.3%
      ↑14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      44.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beacon Road
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Violent Crime
      238 ↑56%
      182 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑138%
      101 ↑51%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑32%
      23 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑20%
      37 ↓8%
      Burglary
      12 ↑50%
      10 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↑56%
      53 ↑20%
      Drugs
      16 ↑7%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      18 ↑80%
      30 ↑76%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3
      Shoplifting
      10
      50 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑71%
      23 ↑109%
      Overall Verdict
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beacon Road safer than Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Beacon Road has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 539 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 557 crimes. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beacon Road vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Beacon Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of +65.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village shows +14.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beacon Road and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      In Beacon Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, it is Violent Crime (182 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beacon Road and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Beacon Road recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 101. 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 Beacon Road vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Violent crime in Beacon Road totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 182 in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beacon Road and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beacon Road recorded 326 crimes (now 539, a change of +65.3%). Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 488 crimes previously (now 557, +14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beacon Road and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      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. Beacon Road has a resolution rate of 25% and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has 44.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beacon Road and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Beacon Road falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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 Beacon Road and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      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 Beacon Road or Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village on a crime map?

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

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