Birchington North vs Leeds & Langley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Birchington North Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Leeds & Langley Kent Police

      Birchington North vs Leeds & Langley Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Birchington North
      Kent Police
      170 crimes / 12m
      ↑91% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Leeds & Langley
      Kent Police
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchington North
      B Leeds & Langley
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      170
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑91%
      ↑16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchington North
      B Leeds & Langley
      Violent Crime
      66 ↑40%
      26 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↑129%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      8 ↑60%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓56%
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      7 ↑250%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑400%
      9 ↑13%
      Drugs
      10 ↑900%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      8 ↑167%
      3 ↓25%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3
      Other Crime
      8 ↑300%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leeds & Langley is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchington North safer than Leeds & Langley?

      Birchington North has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 170 crimes in the last 12 months. Leeds & Langley has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 84 crimes. Leeds & Langley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchington North vs Leeds & Langley?

      Birchington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +91% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leeds & Langley shows +16.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchington North and Leeds & Langley?

      In Birchington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (66 incidents). In Leeds & Langley, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchington North and Leeds & Langley?

      Birchington North recorded 32 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leeds & Langley recorded 17. 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 Birchington North vs Leeds & Langley?

      Violent crime in Birchington North totalled 66 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Leeds & Langley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birchington North and Leeds & Langley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchington North recorded 89 crimes (now 170, a change of +91%). Leeds & Langley recorded 72 crimes previously (now 84, +16.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchington North and Leeds & Langley?

      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. Birchington North has a resolution rate of 30% and Leeds & Langley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchington North and Leeds & Langley?

      Birchington North falls within the Kent Police boundary. Leeds & Langley 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 Birchington North and Leeds & Langley?

      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 Birchington North or Leeds & Langley on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.