Coxheath & Farleigh vs Palace Wood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Palace Wood Kent Police

      Coxheath & Farleigh vs Palace Wood Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.3% trend
      51.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Palace Wood
      Kent Police
      590 crimes / 12m
      ↑63.4% trend
      32% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coxheath & Farleigh
      B Palace Wood
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      482
      590
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      370
      361
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.3%
      ↑63.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      51.4%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coxheath & Farleigh
      B Palace Wood
      Violent Crime
      182 ↑21%
      224 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↑78%
      103 ↑91%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑19%
      44 ↑91%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑6%
      20 ↑43%
      Burglary
      12 ↑71%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑23%
      53 ↑130%
      Drugs
      32 ↑167%
      14 ↑75%
      Public Order
      20 ↓13%
      20 ↑67%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑11%
      68 ↓24%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑700%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓13%
      24 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coxheath & Farleigh safer than Palace Wood?

      Coxheath & Farleigh has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. Palace Wood has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 590 crimes. Coxheath & Farleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coxheath & Farleigh vs Palace Wood?

      Coxheath & Farleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Palace Wood shows +63.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coxheath & Farleigh and Palace Wood?

      In Coxheath & Farleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 incidents). In Palace Wood, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coxheath & Farleigh and Palace Wood?

      Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 82 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Palace Wood recorded 103. 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 Coxheath & Farleigh vs Palace Wood?

      Violent crime in Coxheath & Farleigh totalled 182 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Palace Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coxheath & Farleigh and Palace Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 370 crimes (now 482, a change of +30.3%). Palace Wood recorded 361 crimes previously (now 590, +63.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coxheath & Farleigh and Palace Wood?

      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. Coxheath & Farleigh has a resolution rate of 51.4% and Palace Wood has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coxheath & Farleigh and Palace Wood?

      Coxheath & Farleigh falls within the Kent Police boundary. Palace Wood 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 Coxheath & Farleigh and Palace Wood?

      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 Coxheath & Farleigh or Palace Wood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coxheath & Farleigh and Palace Wood. 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.