Blean Forest vs Loose & Linton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Blean Forest Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Loose & Linton Kent Police

      Blean Forest vs Loose & Linton Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Blean Forest
      Kent Police
      314 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      57.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Loose & Linton
      Kent Police
      522 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blean Forest
      B Loose & Linton
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      314
      522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      303
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↑32.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      57.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blean Forest
      B Loose & Linton
      Violent Crime
      94 ↓27%
      199 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↓7%
      88 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓12%
      32 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑64%
      21 ↑62%
      Burglary
      10 ↑43%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑73%
      60 ↑67%
      Drugs
      13 ↑44%
      37 ↑131%
      Public Order
      8 ↑33%
      19 ↓27%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑110%
      30 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑125%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓27%
      20 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blean Forest is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 33/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blean Forest safer than Loose & Linton?

      Blean Forest has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 314 crimes in the last 12 months. Loose & Linton has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Blean Forest scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blean Forest vs Loose & Linton?

      Blean Forest shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Loose & Linton shows +32.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blean Forest and Loose & Linton?

      In Blean Forest, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (94 incidents). In Loose & Linton, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blean Forest and Loose & Linton?

      Blean Forest recorded 27 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loose & Linton recorded 88. 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 Blean Forest vs Loose & Linton?

      Violent crime in Blean Forest totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Loose & Linton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blean Forest and Loose & Linton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blean Forest recorded 303 crimes (now 314, a change of +3.6%). Loose & Linton recorded 395 crimes previously (now 522, +32.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blean Forest and Loose & Linton?

      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. Blean Forest has a resolution rate of 57.9% and Loose & Linton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blean Forest and Loose & Linton?

      Blean Forest falls within the Kent Police boundary. Loose & Linton 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 Blean Forest and Loose & Linton?

      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 Blean Forest or Loose & Linton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blean Forest and Loose & Linton. 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.