Bradstowe vs Strood West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bradstowe vs Strood West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bradstowe safer than Strood West?
Bradstowe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 609 crimes in the last 12 months. Strood West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,318 crimes. Bradstowe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bradstowe vs Strood West?
Bradstowe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Strood West shows +7.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bradstowe and Strood West?
In Bradstowe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (202 incidents). In Strood West, it is Violent Crime (614 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bradstowe and Strood West?
Bradstowe recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Strood West recorded 209. 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 Strood West?
Violent crime in Bradstowe totalled 202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 614 in Strood West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bradstowe and Strood West 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%). Strood West recorded 1,227 crimes previously (now 1,318, +7.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradstowe and Strood 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. Bradstowe has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Strood West has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bradstowe and Strood West?
Bradstowe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Strood 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 Bradstowe and Strood 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 Bradstowe or Strood West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bradstowe and Strood West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.