Bridge vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Bridge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Headcorn & Sutton Valence Kent Police

      Bridge vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Bridge
      Kent Police
      322 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      Kent Police
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridge
      B Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      322
      48
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      352
      47
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.5%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridge
      B Headcorn & Sutton Valence
      Violent Crime
      85 ↑1%
      28 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↓42%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑0%
      5 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓32%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      13 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑24%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      21 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      19 ↑90%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓14%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓55%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Headcorn & Sutton Valence is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridge safer than Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      Bridge has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 322 crimes in the last 12 months. Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 48 crimes. Headcorn & Sutton Valence scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridge vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Headcorn & Sutton Valence shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridge and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      In Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 incidents). In Headcorn & Sutton Valence, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridge and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      Bridge recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 7. 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 Bridge vs Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      Violent crime in Bridge totalled 85 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Headcorn & Sutton Valence. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridge and Headcorn & Sutton Valence in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridge recorded 352 crimes (now 322, a change of -8.5%). Headcorn & Sutton Valence recorded 47 crimes previously (now 48, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridge and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      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. Bridge has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Headcorn & Sutton Valence has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridge and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      Bridge falls within the Kent Police boundary. Headcorn & Sutton Valence 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 Bridge and Headcorn & Sutton Valence?

      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 Bridge or Headcorn & Sutton Valence on a crime map?

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

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