Cheriton vs Middle Deal

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Cheriton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Middle Deal Kent Police

      Cheriton vs Middle Deal Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Cheriton
      Kent Police
      1,137 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.2% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Middle Deal
      Kent Police
      711 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.9% trend
      19.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cheriton
      B Middle Deal
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,137
      711
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      880
      603
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.2%
      ↑17.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      19.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cheriton
      B Middle Deal
      Violent Crime
      401 ↑12%
      330 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑23%
      141 ↑37%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑17%
      34 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑32%
      27 ↓39%
      Burglary
      25 ↑25%
      18 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓3%
      61 ↑45%
      Drugs
      58 ↑222%
      15 ↓6%
      Public Order
      31 ↓34%
      23 ↑21%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      193 ↑141%
      21 ↑163%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑32%
      23 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Middle Deal is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cheriton safer than Middle Deal?

      Cheriton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,137 crimes in the last 12 months. Middle Deal has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 711 crimes. Middle Deal scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cheriton vs Middle Deal?

      Cheriton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Middle Deal shows +17.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cheriton and Middle Deal?

      In Cheriton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (401 incidents). In Middle Deal, it is Violent Crime (330 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cheriton and Middle Deal?

      Cheriton recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middle Deal recorded 141. 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 Cheriton vs Middle Deal?

      Violent crime in Cheriton totalled 401 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 330 in Middle Deal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cheriton and Middle Deal in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cheriton recorded 880 crimes (now 1,137, a change of +29.2%). Middle Deal recorded 603 crimes previously (now 711, +17.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cheriton and Middle Deal?

      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. Cheriton has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Middle Deal has 19.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cheriton and Middle Deal?

      Cheriton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Middle Deal 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 Cheriton and Middle Deal?

      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 Cheriton or Middle Deal on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cheriton and Middle Deal. 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.