Chestfield vs Darenth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Chestfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Darenth Kent Police

      Chestfield vs Darenth Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Chestfield
      Kent Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Darenth
      Kent Police
      460 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.7% trend
      55.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chestfield
      B Darenth
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      357
      460
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      382
      391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑17.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      55.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chestfield
      B Darenth
      Violent Crime
      92 ↓40%
      107 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑38%
      87 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓4%
      19 ↑90%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑68%
      19 ↓27%
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      7 ↓61%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑29%
      49 ↑7%
      Drugs
      13 ↑30%
      9 ↓50%
      Public Order
      10 ↓58%
      9 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑17%
      137 ↑132%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      9 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chestfield is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chestfield safer than Darenth?

      Chestfield has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 460 crimes. Chestfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chestfield vs Darenth?

      Chestfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darenth shows +17.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chestfield and Darenth?

      In Chestfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Darenth, it is Shoplifting (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chestfield and Darenth?

      Chestfield recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darenth recorded 87. 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 Chestfield vs Darenth?

      Violent crime in Chestfield totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Darenth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chestfield and Darenth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chestfield recorded 382 crimes (now 357, a change of -6.5%). Darenth recorded 391 crimes previously (now 460, +17.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chestfield and Darenth?

      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. Chestfield has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Darenth has 55.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chestfield and Darenth?

      Chestfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Darenth 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 Chestfield and Darenth?

      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 Chestfield or Darenth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chestfield and Darenth. 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.