Biddenden vs Boughton and Courtenay
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Biddenden vs Boughton and Courtenay Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Biddenden safer than Boughton and Courtenay?
Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Boughton and Courtenay has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 267 crimes. Biddenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Biddenden vs Boughton and Courtenay?
Biddenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Boughton and Courtenay shows -12.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Biddenden and Boughton and Courtenay?
In Biddenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Boughton and Courtenay, it is Violent Crime (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biddenden and Boughton and Courtenay?
Biddenden recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boughton and Courtenay recorded 29. 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 Boughton and Courtenay?
Violent crime in Biddenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 in Boughton and Courtenay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Biddenden and Boughton and Courtenay 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%). Boughton and Courtenay recorded 304 crimes previously (now 267, -12.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddenden and Boughton and Courtenay?
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 Boughton and Courtenay has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Biddenden and Boughton and Courtenay?
Biddenden falls within the Kent Police boundary. Boughton and Courtenay 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 Boughton and Courtenay?
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 Boughton and Courtenay on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biddenden and Boughton and Courtenay. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.