Cowden and Hever vs Leeds & Langley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Cowden and Hever Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Leeds & Langley Kent Police

      Cowden and Hever vs Leeds & Langley Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Cowden and Hever
      Kent Police
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Leeds & Langley
      Kent Police
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cowden and Hever
      B Leeds & Langley
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      88
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      73
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.6%
      ↑16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cowden and Hever
      B Leeds & Langley
      Violent Crime
      30 ↓3%
      26 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑69%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑17%
      8 ↑60%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑75%
      8 ↑167%
      Burglary
      7 ↑75%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓55%
      9 ↑13%
      Drugs
      5
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      3
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑250%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leeds & Langley is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 73/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cowden and Hever safer than Leeds & Langley?

      Cowden and Hever has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 88 crimes in the last 12 months. Leeds & Langley has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 84 crimes. Leeds & Langley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cowden and Hever vs Leeds & Langley?

      Cowden and Hever shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leeds & Langley shows +16.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cowden and Hever and Leeds & Langley?

      In Cowden and Hever, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (30 incidents). In Leeds & Langley, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cowden and Hever and Leeds & Langley?

      Cowden and Hever recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leeds & Langley recorded 17. 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 Cowden and Hever vs Leeds & Langley?

      Violent crime in Cowden and Hever totalled 30 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Leeds & Langley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cowden and Hever and Leeds & Langley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cowden and Hever recorded 73 crimes (now 88, a change of +20.6%). Leeds & Langley recorded 72 crimes previously (now 84, +16.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cowden and Hever and Leeds & Langley?

      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. Cowden and Hever has a resolution rate of 0% and Leeds & Langley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cowden and Hever and Leeds & Langley?

      Cowden and Hever falls within the Kent Police boundary. Leeds & Langley 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 Cowden and Hever and Leeds & Langley?

      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 Cowden and Hever or Leeds & Langley on a crime map?

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

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