Bourne vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Bourne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police

      Bourne vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Bourne
      Kent Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Kent Police
      157 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.4% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bourne
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      190
      157
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      247
      190
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓17.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bourne
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Violent Crime
      85 ↓9%
      47 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑3%
      38 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑53%
      14 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      16 ↓11%
      Burglary
      5 ↓62%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓53%
      13 ↓46%
      Drugs
      2 ↓87%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      7 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      2
      2 ↓78%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓67%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bourne safer than Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Bourne has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 157 crimes. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bourne vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Bourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount shows -17.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bourne and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      In Bourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 incidents). In Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bourne and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Bourne recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 38. 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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Violent crime in Bourne totalled 85 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bourne and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount 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%). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 190 crimes previously (now 157, -17.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bourne and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bourne and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Bourne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount 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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      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 Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bourne and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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