Biddenden vs Weald South

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
      66/100
      Weald South Kent Police

      Biddenden vs Weald South Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Biddenden
      Kent Police
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.7% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Weald South
      Kent Police
      207 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biddenden
      B Weald South
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      142
      207
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      113
      248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.7%
      ↓16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biddenden
      B Weald South
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑46%
      93 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↑60%
      19 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓5%
      19 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓45%
      5 ↓62%
      Burglary
      7 ↓13%
      8 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑56%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      17 ↑750%
      Public Order
      3
      6 ↓25%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Biddenden is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 66/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biddenden safer than Weald South?

      Biddenden has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald South has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 207 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Biddenden vs Weald South?

      Biddenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald South shows -16.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Biddenden and Weald South?

      In Biddenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Weald South, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biddenden and Weald South?

      Biddenden recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald South recorded 19. 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 Weald South?

      Violent crime in Biddenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Weald South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Biddenden and Weald South 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%). Weald South recorded 248 crimes previously (now 207, -16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biddenden and Weald South?

      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 Weald South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biddenden and Weald South?

      Biddenden falls within the Kent Police boundary. Weald South 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 Weald South?

      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 Weald South on a crime map?

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

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