Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Darenth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Cliffsend and Pegwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Darenth Kent Police

      Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Darenth Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Cliffsend and Pegwell
      Kent Police
      420 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.7% trend
      22.7% 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B Darenth
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      420
      460
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.7%
      ↑17.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      55.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B Darenth
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑19%
      107 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑20%
      87 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑11%
      19 ↑90%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓5%
      19 ↓27%
      Burglary
      10 ↑150%
      7 ↓61%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓6%
      49 ↑7%
      Drugs
      19 ↑111%
      9 ↓50%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      9 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↑32%
      137 ↑132%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑45%
      9 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darenth is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cliffsend and Pegwell safer than Darenth?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. Darenth has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 460 crimes. Darenth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Darenth?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell and Darenth?

      In Cliffsend and Pegwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell and Darenth?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 49 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Darenth?

      Violent crime in Cliffsend and Pegwell totalled 139 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell and Darenth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 348 crimes (now 420, a change of +20.7%). Darenth recorded 391 crimes previously (now 460, +17.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cliffsend and Pegwell 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. Cliffsend and Pegwell has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Darenth has 55.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cliffsend and Pegwell and Darenth?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell 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 Cliffsend and Pegwell or Darenth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cliffsend and Pegwell 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.