Bockhanger vs Boxley Downs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Bockhanger Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Boxley Downs Kent Police

      Bockhanger vs Boxley Downs Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Bockhanger
      Kent Police
      614 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.5% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Boxley Downs
      Kent Police
      466 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bockhanger
      B Boxley Downs
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      614
      466
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      431
      588
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.5%
      ↓20.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bockhanger
      B Boxley Downs
      Violent Crime
      226 ↑22%
      132 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↑53%
      75 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑45%
      70 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑80%
      51 ↓16%
      Burglary
      13 ↓7%
      20 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑40%
      48 ↓9%
      Drugs
      26 ↑63%
      15 ↑15%
      Public Order
      31 ↑24%
      20 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↑286%
      5 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑433%
      8 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑64%
      20 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Boxley Downs is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bockhanger safer than Boxley Downs?

      Bockhanger has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 614 crimes in the last 12 months. Boxley Downs has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 466 crimes. Boxley Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bockhanger vs Boxley Downs?

      Bockhanger shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Boxley Downs shows -20.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bockhanger and Boxley Downs?

      In Bockhanger, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 incidents). In Boxley Downs, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bockhanger and Boxley Downs?

      Bockhanger recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boxley Downs recorded 75. 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 Bockhanger vs Boxley Downs?

      Violent crime in Bockhanger totalled 226 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Boxley Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bockhanger and Boxley Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bockhanger recorded 431 crimes (now 614, a change of +42.5%). Boxley Downs recorded 588 crimes previously (now 466, -20.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bockhanger and Boxley Downs?

      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. Bockhanger has a resolution rate of 33.5% and Boxley Downs has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bockhanger and Boxley Downs?

      Bockhanger falls within the Kent Police boundary. Boxley Downs 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 Bockhanger and Boxley Downs?

      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 Bockhanger or Boxley Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bockhanger and Boxley Downs. 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.