Coxheath & Farleigh vs Otford and Shoreham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    93/100
    Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Otford and Shoreham Kent Police

      Coxheath & Farleigh vs Otford and Shoreham Results

      A
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% trend
      75% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Otford and Shoreham
      Kent Police
      158 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coxheath & Farleigh
      B Otford and Shoreham
      Safety Score
      93/100 Very Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      43
      158
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      54
      264
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.4%
      ↓40.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      75%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coxheath & Farleigh
      B Otford and Shoreham
      Violent Crime
      15 ↓25%
      40 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5 ↓17%
      27 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      12 ↑71%
      16 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      19 ↓41%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↓61%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓38%
      17 ↓35%
      Drugs
      0
      2 ↓85%
      Public Order
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↓20%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      4 ↓78%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 81/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coxheath & Farleigh safer than Otford and Shoreham?

      Coxheath & Farleigh has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 43 crimes in the last 12 months. Otford and Shoreham has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 158 crimes. Coxheath & Farleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coxheath & Farleigh vs Otford and Shoreham?

      Coxheath & Farleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Otford and Shoreham shows -40.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coxheath & Farleigh and Otford and Shoreham?

      In Coxheath & Farleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (15 incidents). In Otford and Shoreham, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coxheath & Farleigh and Otford and Shoreham?

      Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 5 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Otford and Shoreham recorded 27. 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 Otford and Shoreham?

      Violent crime in Coxheath & Farleigh totalled 15 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Otford and Shoreham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coxheath & Farleigh and Otford and Shoreham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 54 crimes (now 43, a change of -20.4%). Otford and Shoreham recorded 264 crimes previously (now 158, -40.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coxheath & Farleigh and Otford and Shoreham?

      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 75% and Otford and Shoreham has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coxheath & Farleigh and Otford and Shoreham?

      Coxheath & Farleigh falls within the Kent Police boundary. Otford and Shoreham 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 Otford and Shoreham?

      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 Otford and Shoreham on a crime map?

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

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