Beltinge vs Boxley Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Beltinge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Boxley Downs Kent Police

      Beltinge vs Boxley Downs Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Beltinge
      Kent Police
      529 crimes / 12m
      ↑61.3% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Boxley Downs
      Kent Police
      466 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beltinge
      B Boxley Downs
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      529
      466
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      328
      588
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑61.3%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beltinge
      B Boxley Downs
      Violent Crime
      221 ↑56%
      132 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑117%
      75 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑2%
      70 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑31%
      51 ↓16%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      20 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑63%
      48 ↓9%
      Drugs
      27 ↑238%
      15 ↑15%
      Public Order
      14 ↑75%
      20 ↓13%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑138%
      5 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑350%
      8 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      20 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Boxley Downs is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beltinge safer than Boxley Downs?

      Beltinge has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 529 crimes in the last 12 months. Boxley Downs has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 466 crimes. Boxley Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beltinge vs Boxley Downs?

      Beltinge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Boxley Downs shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beltinge and Boxley Downs?

      In Beltinge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (221 incidents). In Boxley Downs, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beltinge and Boxley Downs?

      Beltinge recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boxley Downs recorded 75. 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 Beltinge vs Boxley Downs?

      Violent crime in Beltinge totalled 221 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Boxley Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beltinge and Boxley Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beltinge recorded 328 crimes (now 529, a change of +61.3%). Boxley Downs recorded 588 crimes previously (now 466, -20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beltinge and Boxley Downs?

      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. Beltinge has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Boxley Downs has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beltinge and Boxley Downs?

      Beltinge falls within the Kent Police boundary. Boxley Downs 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 Beltinge and Boxley Downs?

      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 Beltinge or Boxley Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beltinge and Boxley Downs. 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.