Biddenden vs Staplehurst
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Biddenden vs Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?
Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Staplehurst has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 474 crimes. Biddenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Biddenden vs Staplehurst?
Biddenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Staplehurst shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Biddenden and Staplehurst?
In Biddenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Staplehurst, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biddenden and Staplehurst?
Biddenden recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staplehurst recorded 95. 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 Staplehurst?
Violent crime in Biddenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Staplehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Biddenden and Staplehurst 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%). Staplehurst recorded 481 crimes previously (now 474, -1.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddenden and Staplehurst?
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 Staplehurst has 14.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Biddenden and Staplehurst?
Biddenden falls within the Kent Police boundary. Staplehurst 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 Staplehurst?
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 Staplehurst on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biddenden and Staplehurst. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.