Bradstowe vs Loose & Linton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Bradstowe Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Loose & Linton Kent Police

      Bradstowe vs Loose & Linton Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Bradstowe
      Kent Police
      609 crimes / 12m
      ↑61.1% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Loose & Linton
      Kent Police
      522 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradstowe
      B Loose & Linton
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      609
      522
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      378
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑61.1%
      ↑32.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradstowe
      B Loose & Linton
      Violent Crime
      202 ↑36%
      199 ↑32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↑183%
      88 ↑54%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑56%
      32 ↑52%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑45%
      21 ↑62%
      Burglary
      13 ↑18%
      5 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↑106%
      60 ↑67%
      Drugs
      15 ↑67%
      37 ↑131%
      Public Order
      20 ↓17%
      19 ↓27%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑14%
      30 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑200%
      20 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Loose & Linton is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradstowe safer than Loose & Linton?

      Bradstowe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 609 crimes in the last 12 months. Loose & Linton has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 522 crimes. Loose & Linton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradstowe vs Loose & Linton?

      Bradstowe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Loose & Linton shows +32.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bradstowe and Loose & Linton?

      In Bradstowe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Loose & Linton, it is Violent Crime (199 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bradstowe and Loose & Linton?

      Bradstowe recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loose & Linton recorded 88. 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 Bradstowe vs Loose & Linton?

      Violent crime in Bradstowe totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 199 in Loose & Linton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bradstowe and Loose & Linton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradstowe recorded 378 crimes (now 609, a change of +61.1%). Loose & Linton recorded 395 crimes previously (now 522, +32.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradstowe and Loose & Linton?

      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. Bradstowe has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Loose & Linton has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradstowe and Loose & Linton?

      Bradstowe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Loose & Linton 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 Bradstowe and Loose & Linton?

      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 Bradstowe or Loose & Linton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bradstowe and Loose & Linton. 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.