Chestfield vs Southborough & Bidborough

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Chestfield Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Southborough & Bidborough Kent Police

      Chestfield vs Southborough & Bidborough Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Chestfield
      Kent Police
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Southborough & Bidborough
      Kent Police
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chestfield
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      357
      160
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      382
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chestfield
      B Southborough & Bidborough
      Violent Crime
      92 ↓40%
      72 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑38%
      11 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓4%
      13 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑68%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      15 ↑67%
      9 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑29%
      10 ↓50%
      Drugs
      13 ↑30%
      9 ↓36%
      Public Order
      10 ↓58%
      16 ↑220%
      Robbery
      5
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      7 ↑133%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southborough & Bidborough is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chestfield safer than Southborough & Bidborough?

      Chestfield has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Southborough & Bidborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 160 crimes. Southborough & Bidborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chestfield vs Southborough & Bidborough?

      Chestfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southborough & Bidborough shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chestfield and Southborough & Bidborough?

      In Chestfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Southborough & Bidborough, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chestfield and Southborough & Bidborough?

      Chestfield recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southborough & Bidborough recorded 11. 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 Southborough & Bidborough?

      Violent crime in Chestfield totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Southborough & Bidborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chestfield and Southborough & Bidborough 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%). Southborough & Bidborough recorded 198 crimes previously (now 160, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chestfield and Southborough & Bidborough?

      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 Southborough & Bidborough has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chestfield and Southborough & Bidborough?

      Chestfield falls within the Kent Police boundary. Southborough & Bidborough 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 Southborough & Bidborough?

      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 Southborough & Bidborough on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chestfield and Southborough & Bidborough. 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.