Cheriton vs Sevenoaks Kippington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Cheriton Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Sevenoaks Kippington Kent Police

      Cheriton vs Sevenoaks Kippington 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
      62/100
      Average
      Sevenoaks Kippington
      Kent Police
      271 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cheriton
      B Sevenoaks Kippington
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,137
      271
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      880
      238
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.2%
      ↑13.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cheriton
      B Sevenoaks Kippington
      Violent Crime
      401 ↑12%
      94 ↑36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑23%
      47 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑17%
      15 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑32%
      28 ↑17%
      Burglary
      25 ↑25%
      9 ↓61%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓3%
      24 ↓8%
      Drugs
      58 ↑222%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      31 ↓34%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      193 ↑141%
      27 ↑575%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑32%
      4 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sevenoaks Kippington is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cheriton safer than Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Cheriton has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,137 crimes in the last 12 months. Sevenoaks Kippington has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 271 crimes. Sevenoaks Kippington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cheriton vs Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Cheriton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sevenoaks Kippington shows +13.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cheriton and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      In Cheriton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (401 incidents). In Sevenoaks Kippington, it is Violent Crime (94 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cheriton and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Cheriton recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sevenoaks Kippington recorded 47. 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 Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Violent crime in Cheriton totalled 401 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 94 in Sevenoaks Kippington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cheriton and Sevenoaks Kippington 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%). Sevenoaks Kippington recorded 238 crimes previously (now 271, +13.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cheriton and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      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 Sevenoaks Kippington has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cheriton and Sevenoaks Kippington?

      Cheriton falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sevenoaks Kippington 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 Sevenoaks Kippington?

      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 Sevenoaks Kippington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cheriton and Sevenoaks Kippington. 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.