Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Hildenborough

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Cliffsend and Pegwell Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Hildenborough Kent Police

      Cliffsend and Pegwell vs Hildenborough 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
      75/100
      Safe
      Hildenborough
      Kent Police
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B Hildenborough
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      420
      177
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      211
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.7%
      ↓16.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cliffsend and Pegwell
      B Hildenborough
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑19%
      58 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑20%
      32 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑11%
      26 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓5%
      10 ↓50%
      Burglary
      10 ↑150%
      11 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓6%
      16 ↓24%
      Drugs
      19 ↑111%
      4 ↓71%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      6 ↓14%
      Robbery
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↑32%
      8 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑45%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hildenborough is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 46/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cliffsend and Pegwell safer than Hildenborough?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 420 crimes in the last 12 months. Hildenborough has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 177 crimes. Hildenborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Hildenborough shows -16.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Hildenborough?

      In Cliffsend and Pegwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Hildenborough, it is Violent Crime (58 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cliffsend and Pegwell and Hildenborough?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hildenborough recorded 32. 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 Hildenborough?

      Violent crime in Cliffsend and Pegwell totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Hildenborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Hildenborough 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%). Hildenborough recorded 211 crimes previously (now 177, -16.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cliffsend and Pegwell and Hildenborough?

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

      Which police force covers Cliffsend and Pegwell and Hildenborough?

      Cliffsend and Pegwell falls within the Kent Police boundary. Hildenborough 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 Hildenborough?

      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 Hildenborough on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cliffsend and Pegwell and Hildenborough. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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