Birchington South vs Isle of Oxney
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birchington South vs Isle of Oxney 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 Birchington South safer than Isle of Oxney?
Birchington South has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 493 crimes in the last 12 months. Isle of Oxney has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 93 crimes. Isle of Oxney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birchington South vs Isle of Oxney?
Birchington South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Isle of Oxney shows -30.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birchington South and Isle of Oxney?
In Birchington South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Isle of Oxney, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchington South and Isle of Oxney?
Birchington South recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Isle of Oxney recorded 12. 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 South vs Isle of Oxney?
Violent crime in Birchington South totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Isle of Oxney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birchington South and Isle of Oxney in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchington South recorded 453 crimes (now 493, a change of +8.8%). Isle of Oxney recorded 133 crimes previously (now 93, -30.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchington South and Isle of Oxney?
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 South has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Isle of Oxney has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birchington South and Isle of Oxney?
Birchington South falls within the Kent Police boundary. Isle of Oxney 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 South and Isle of Oxney?
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 South or Isle of Oxney on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchington South and Isle of Oxney. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.