Bircholt vs Darenth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bircholt vs Darenth 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 Bircholt safer than Darenth?
Bircholt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 49 crimes in the last 12 months. Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 460 crimes. Bircholt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bircholt vs Darenth?
Bircholt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darenth shows +17.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bircholt and Darenth?
In Bircholt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In Darenth, it is Shoplifting (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bircholt and Darenth?
Bircholt recorded 7 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darenth recorded 87. 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 Bircholt vs Darenth?
Violent crime in Bircholt totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Darenth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bircholt and Darenth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bircholt recorded 87 crimes (now 49, a change of -43.7%). Darenth recorded 391 crimes previously (now 460, +17.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bircholt and Darenth?
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. Bircholt has a resolution rate of 0% and Darenth has 55.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bircholt and Darenth?
Bircholt falls within the Kent Police boundary. Darenth 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 Bircholt and Darenth?
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 Bircholt or Darenth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bircholt and Darenth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.