Boxley Downs vs Edenbridge South and West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Boxley Downs Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Edenbridge South and West Kent Police

      Boxley Downs vs Edenbridge South and West Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Boxley Downs
      Kent Police
      466 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Edenbridge South and West
      Kent Police
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↓30% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boxley Downs
      B Edenbridge South and West
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      466
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      588
      500
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.8%
      ↓30%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      45.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boxley Downs
      B Edenbridge South and West
      Violent Crime
      132 ↓23%
      106 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓28%
      86 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓10%
      22 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓16%
      14 ↑56%
      Burglary
      20 ↓17%
      8 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓9%
      42 ↓25%
      Drugs
      15 ↑15%
      10 ↓29%
      Public Order
      20 ↓13%
      14 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      25 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓50%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓35%
      9 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Edenbridge South and West is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boxley Downs safer than Edenbridge South and West?

      Boxley Downs has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 466 crimes in the last 12 months. Edenbridge South and West has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Edenbridge South and West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boxley Downs vs Edenbridge South and West?

      Boxley Downs shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Edenbridge South and West shows -30% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boxley Downs and Edenbridge South and West?

      In Boxley Downs, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Edenbridge South and West, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boxley Downs and Edenbridge South and West?

      Boxley Downs recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Edenbridge South and West recorded 86. 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 Boxley Downs vs Edenbridge South and West?

      Violent crime in Boxley Downs totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Edenbridge South and West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boxley Downs and Edenbridge South and West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boxley Downs recorded 588 crimes (now 466, a change of -20.8%). Edenbridge South and West recorded 500 crimes previously (now 350, -30%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boxley Downs and Edenbridge South and 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. Boxley Downs has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Edenbridge South and West has 45.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boxley Downs and Edenbridge South and West?

      Boxley Downs falls within the Kent Police boundary. Edenbridge South and 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 Boxley Downs and Edenbridge South and 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 Boxley Downs or Edenbridge South and West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boxley Downs and Edenbridge South and 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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