Borough Green & Platt vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Borough Green & Platt Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Kent Police

      Borough Green & Platt vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Borough Green & Platt
      Kent Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↓51.4% trend
      54.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Kent Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Borough Green & Platt
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      103
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      212
      13
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓51.4%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      54.5%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Borough Green & Platt
      B Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
      Violent Crime
      44 ↓41%
      7 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      16 ↓47%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓71%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓55%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      1 ↓86%
      0
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓86%
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Borough Green & Platt safer than Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Borough Green & Platt has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Borough Green & Platt vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Borough Green & Platt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -51.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Borough Green & Platt and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      In Borough Green & Platt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 incidents). In Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Borough Green & Platt and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Borough Green & Platt recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 6. 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 Borough Green & Platt vs Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Violent crime in Borough Green & Platt totalled 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Borough Green & Platt and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Borough Green & Platt recorded 212 crimes (now 103, a change of -51.4%). Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs recorded 13 crimes previously (now 14, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Borough Green & Platt and Harrietsham, Lenham & North 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. Borough Green & Platt has a resolution rate of 54.5% and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Borough Green & Platt and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs?

      Borough Green & Platt falls within the Kent Police boundary. Harrietsham, Lenham & North 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 Borough Green & Platt and Harrietsham, Lenham & North 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 Borough Green & Platt or Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Borough Green & Platt and Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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