Broadmead vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Broadmead Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village Kent Police

      Broadmead vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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
      37/100
      Below Average
      Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Kent Police
      557 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.1% trend
      44.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broadmead
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,176
      557
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      573
      488
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑105.2%
      ↑14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      44.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broadmead
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑140%
      182 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      183 ↑110%
      101 ↑51%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑41%
      23 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑192%
      37 ↓8%
      Burglary
      26 ↑53%
      10 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↑134%
      53 ↑20%
      Drugs
      53 ↑212%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      52 ↑73%
      30 ↑76%
      Robbery
      8 ↑300%
      3
      Shoplifting
      200 ↑43%
      50 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑300%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑467%
      7 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑180%
      23 ↑109%
      Overall Verdict
      B Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broadmead safer than Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Broadmead has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,176 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 557 crimes. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broadmead vs Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Broadmead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +105.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village shows +14.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broadmead and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      In Broadmead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, it is Violent Crime (182 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broadmead and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Broadmead recorded 183 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 101. 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Violent crime in Broadmead totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 182 in Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broadmead and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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%). Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village recorded 488 crimes previously (now 557, +14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broadmead and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village has 44.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broadmead and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      Broadmead falls within the Kent Police boundary. Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village 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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village?

      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 Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broadmead and Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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