Biddenden vs Cuxton, Halling and Riverside

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
      44/100
      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside Kent Police

      Biddenden vs Cuxton, Halling and Riverside Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Biddenden
      Kent Police
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.7% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      Kent Police
      554 crimes / 12m
      ↓13% trend
      44% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biddenden
      B Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      142
      554
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      113
      637
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.7%
      ↓13%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      44%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biddenden
      B Cuxton, Halling and Riverside
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑46%
      166 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑60%
      117 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓5%
      39 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓45%
      30 ↓39%
      Burglary
      7 ↓13%
      7 ↓82%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑56%
      52 ↓12%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      65 ↑67%
      Public Order
      3
      22 ↓24%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      1
      29 ↑107%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      19 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biddenden safer than Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 554 crimes. Biddenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Biddenden vs Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Biddenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside shows -13% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Biddenden and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      In Biddenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Cuxton, Halling and Riverside, it is Violent Crime (166 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biddenden and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Biddenden recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cuxton, Halling and Riverside recorded 117. 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Violent crime in Biddenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 166 in Cuxton, Halling and Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Biddenden and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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%). Cuxton, Halling and Riverside recorded 637 crimes previously (now 554, -13%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddenden and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside has 44%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biddenden and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      Biddenden falls within the Kent Police boundary. Cuxton, Halling and Riverside 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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside?

      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 Cuxton, Halling and Riverside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biddenden and Cuxton, Halling and Riverside. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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