Beltinge vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

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
      37/100
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Kent Police

      Beltinge vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Beltinge
      Kent Police
      529 crimes / 12m
      ↑61.3% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Kent Police
      557 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      44.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beltinge
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      529
      557
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      328
      488
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑61.3%
      ↑14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      44.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beltinge
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Violent Crime
      221 ↑56%
      182 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑117%
      101 ↑51%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑2%
      23 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑31%
      37 ↓8%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      10 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑63%
      53 ↑20%
      Drugs
      27 ↑238%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      14 ↑75%
      30 ↑76%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      3
      Shoplifting
      19 ↑138%
      50 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑350%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      23 ↑109%
      Overall Verdict
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beltinge safer than Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Beltinge has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 529 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 Beltinge vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Beltinge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61.3% — 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 Beltinge and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      In Beltinge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (221 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 Beltinge and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Beltinge recorded 104 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 Beltinge vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Violent crime in Beltinge totalled 221 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 Beltinge and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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%). Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 488 crimes previously (now 557, +14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beltinge 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. Beltinge has a resolution rate of 28.3% 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 Beltinge and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Beltinge 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 Beltinge 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 Beltinge or Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beltinge 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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