Bourne vs Buckland

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Bourne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Buckland Kent Police

      Bourne vs Buckland Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Bourne
      Kent Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Buckland
      Kent Police
      1,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑77.6% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bourne
      B Buckland
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      190
      1,176
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      247
      662
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↑77.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bourne
      B Buckland
      Violent Crime
      85 ↓9%
      510 ↑67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑3%
      213 ↑142%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑53%
      45 ↑41%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      35 ↑75%
      Burglary
      5 ↓62%
      11 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓53%
      104 ↑27%
      Drugs
      2 ↓87%
      59 ↑293%
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      47 ↑135%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      2
      93 ↑174%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓67%
      37 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bourne is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bourne safer than Buckland?

      Bourne has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckland has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,176 crimes. Bourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bourne vs Buckland?

      Bourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Buckland shows +77.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bourne and Buckland?

      In Bourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 incidents). In Buckland, it is Violent Crime (510 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bourne and Buckland?

      Bourne recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckland recorded 213. 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 Bourne vs Buckland?

      Violent crime in Bourne totalled 85 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 510 in Buckland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bourne and Buckland in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bourne recorded 247 crimes (now 190, a change of -23.1%). Buckland recorded 662 crimes previously (now 1,176, +77.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bourne and Buckland?

      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. Bourne has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Buckland has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bourne and Buckland?

      Bourne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Buckland 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 Bourne and Buckland?

      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 Bourne or Buckland on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bourne and Buckland. 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.