Bourne vs Singleton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Bourne Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Singleton West Kent Police

      Bourne vs Singleton West Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Bourne
      Kent Police
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Singleton West
      Kent Police
      319 crimes / 12m
      ↑134.6% trend
      37.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bourne
      B Singleton West
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      190
      319
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      247
      136
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↑134.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      37.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bourne
      B Singleton West
      Violent Crime
      85 ↓9%
      144 ↑112%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑3%
      38 ↑217%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑53%
      24 ↑500%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      13 ↑86%
      Burglary
      5 ↓62%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓53%
      35 ↑52%
      Drugs
      2 ↓87%
      12 ↑50%
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      2
      17
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      4
      Other Crime
      5 ↓67%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bourne is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bourne safer than Singleton West?

      Bourne has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Singleton West has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 319 crimes. Bourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bourne vs Singleton West?

      Bourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Singleton West shows +134.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bourne and Singleton West?

      In Bourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 incidents). In Singleton West, it is Violent Crime (144 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bourne and Singleton West?

      Bourne recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Singleton West 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 Singleton West?

      Violent crime in Bourne totalled 85 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 144 in Singleton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bourne and Singleton West 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%). Singleton West recorded 136 crimes previously (now 319, +134.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bourne and Singleton West?

      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 Singleton West has 37.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bourne and Singleton West?

      Bourne falls within the Kent Police boundary. Singleton West 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 Singleton West?

      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 Singleton West on a crime map?

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

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