Biddenden vs Bircholt

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Biddenden Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Bircholt Kent Police

      Biddenden vs Bircholt Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Biddenden
      Kent Police
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.7% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Bircholt
      Kent Police
      49 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biddenden
      B Bircholt
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      142
      49
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      113
      87
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.7%
      ↓43.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biddenden
      B Bircholt
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑46%
      22 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑60%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓5%
      5 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓45%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      7 ↓13%
      4 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑56%
      3 ↓79%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      3
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↓83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bircholt is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 66/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biddenden safer than Bircholt?

      Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Bircholt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 49 crimes. Bircholt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Biddenden vs Bircholt?

      Biddenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bircholt shows -43.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Biddenden and Bircholt?

      In Biddenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Bircholt, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biddenden and Bircholt?

      Biddenden recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bircholt recorded 7. 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 Biddenden vs Bircholt?

      Violent crime in Biddenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Bircholt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Biddenden and Bircholt in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biddenden recorded 113 crimes (now 142, a change of +25.7%). Bircholt recorded 87 crimes previously (now 49, -43.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddenden and Bircholt?

      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. Biddenden has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Bircholt has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biddenden and Bircholt?

      Biddenden falls within the Kent Police boundary. Bircholt 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 Biddenden and Bircholt?

      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 Biddenden or Bircholt on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biddenden and Bircholt. 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.