Birchington South vs Marden & Yalding
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birchington South vs Marden & Yalding 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 Marden & Yalding?
Birchington South has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 493 crimes in the last 12 months. Marden & Yalding has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 33 crimes. Marden & Yalding scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birchington South vs Marden & Yalding?
Birchington South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marden & Yalding shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birchington South and Marden & Yalding?
In Birchington South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Marden & Yalding, it is Violent Crime (12 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchington South and Marden & Yalding?
Birchington South recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marden & Yalding recorded 8. 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 Marden & Yalding?
Violent crime in Birchington South totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 12 in Marden & Yalding. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birchington South and Marden & Yalding 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%). Marden & Yalding recorded 31 crimes previously (now 33, +6.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchington South and Marden & Yalding?
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 Marden & Yalding has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birchington South and Marden & Yalding?
Birchington South falls within the Kent Police boundary. Marden & Yalding 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 Marden & Yalding?
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 Marden & Yalding on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchington South and Marden & Yalding. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.