Biddenden vs Charing
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Biddenden vs Charing 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 Charing?
Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Charing has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 149 crimes. Charing scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Biddenden vs Charing?
Biddenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Charing shows -19.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Biddenden and Charing?
In Biddenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Charing, it is Violent Crime (68 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biddenden and Charing?
Biddenden recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Charing recorded 23. 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 Charing?
Violent crime in Biddenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 68 in Charing. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Biddenden and Charing 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%). Charing recorded 186 crimes previously (now 149, -19.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddenden and Charing?
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 Charing has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Biddenden and Charing?
Biddenden falls within the Kent Police boundary. Charing 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 Charing?
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 Charing on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biddenden and Charing. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.