Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Borough Green & Platt
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Borough Green & Platt 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh safer than Borough Green & Platt?
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 109 crimes in the last 12 months. Borough Green & Platt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 103 crimes. Borough Green & Platt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Borough Green & Platt?
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Borough Green & Platt shows -51.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Borough Green & Platt?
In Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (35 incidents). In Borough Green & Platt, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Borough Green & Platt?
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Borough Green & Platt recorded 16. 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh vs Borough Green & Platt?
Violent crime in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh totalled 35 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Borough Green & Platt. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Borough Green & Platt in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh recorded 114 crimes (now 109, a change of -4.4%). Borough Green & Platt recorded 212 crimes previously (now 103, -51.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Borough Green & Platt?
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. Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Borough Green & Platt has 54.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Borough Green & Platt?
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh falls within the Kent Police boundary. Borough Green & Platt 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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Borough Green & Platt?
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 Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh or Borough Green & Platt on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and Borough Green & Platt. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.