Broadmead vs Singleton West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Broadmead Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Singleton West Kent Police

      Broadmead vs Singleton West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Broadmead
      Kent Police
      1,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑105.2% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Singleton West
      Kent Police
      319 crimes / 12m
      ↑134.6% trend
      37.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadmead
      B Singleton West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,176
      319
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      573
      136
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑105.2%
      ↑134.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      37.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadmead
      B Singleton West
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑140%
      144 ↑112%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      183 ↑110%
      38 ↑217%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑41%
      24 ↑500%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑192%
      13 ↑86%
      Burglary
      26 ↑53%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↑134%
      35 ↑52%
      Drugs
      53 ↑212%
      12 ↑50%
      Public Order
      52 ↑73%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      2
      Shoplifting
      200 ↑43%
      17
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑300%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑467%
      4
      Other Crime
      28 ↑180%
      10 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Singleton West is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadmead safer than Singleton West?

      Broadmead has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,176 crimes in the last 12 months. Singleton West has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 319 crimes. Singleton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadmead vs Singleton West?

      Broadmead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +105.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Broadmead and Singleton West?

      In Broadmead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 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 Broadmead and Singleton West?

      Broadmead recorded 183 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 Broadmead vs Singleton West?

      Violent crime in Broadmead totalled 400 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 Broadmead and Singleton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broadmead recorded 573 crimes (now 1,176, a change of +105.2%). Singleton West recorded 136 crimes previously (now 319, +134.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadmead 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. Broadmead has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Singleton West has 37.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadmead and Singleton West?

      Broadmead 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 Broadmead 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 Broadmead or Singleton West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadmead and Singleton West. 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.